Wisconsin Man Confesses Framing Migrant in Trump Threat Case

Demetric Scott, a Wisconsin man, has been charged with framing undocumented migrant Ramon Morales-Reyes by writing threatening letters in Morales-Reyes' name that falsely claimed he planned to assassinate President Donald Trump. Scott allegedly committed this act to prevent Morales-Reyes from testifying against him in a violent armed robbery case, after stabbing and robbing Morales-Reyes in 2023. Despite initial praise from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for Morales-Reyes' arrest, prosecutors have revealed the threatening letters were fabricated by Scott, who sent similar letters to various officials including Milwaukee Police Chief and Wisconsin Attorney General. Morales-Reyes faces a deportation hearing triggered by these false accusations, though Scott's confession may aid his defense by demonstrating Morales-Reyes is not a threat. The case highlights concerns about the misuse of hostile immigration rhetoric by authorities and raises questions about the integrity of immigration enforcement and due process. Scott is set to stand trial next month, with Morales-Reyes expected to be a key witness.