U.S. Justice Department Announces Extradition of Colombian Woman Kenny Julieth Uribe Chiran to Face Allegations of Kidnapping and Assault Against U.S. Military Personnel in Bogotá

In a significant legal development, a Colombian national was extradited to the United States on Friday.

This move marks a crucial step in addressing serious charges related to the kidnapping and assault of two U.S. military personnel stationed temporarily in Bogotá, Colombia.

First Court Appearance in Miami

Kenny Julieth Uribe Chiran, aged 35 and from Bogotá, had her initial court appearance today in Miami, Florida.

She appeared before Magistrate Judge Eduardo Sanchez of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Allegations and Charges

Court documents reveal that Uribe Chiran, along with her accomplices, targeted two U.S. soldiers in Bogotá.

Their plan involved incapacitating and kidnapping the soldiers to steal their valuables.

Uribe Chiran faces multiple serious charges, including kidnapping an internationally protected person, conspiracy to commit such kidnapping, assaulting an internationally protected person, and conspiracy to assault.

The Co-Defendants’ Status

Uribe Chiran is the final member of the trio of co-defendants to be extradited to the United States.

Previously, Arango Castellanos was extradited from Colombia in May 2023, pleaded guilty in January, and was sentenced to 48 years and nine months in prison.

Silva Ochoa was extradited from Chile in April and is awaiting trial, which is set for November.

Collaborative Efforts and Acknowledgements

The announcement was made by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe, and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey B. Veltri of the FBI Miami Field Office.

The FBI is leading the investigation, with significant support from the U.S. Marshals Service, the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, the FBI Miami Field Office, and various international law enforcement agencies, including Colombian authorities.

Ongoing Legal Proceedings

Prosecutors for this case include Trial Attorneys Clayton O’Connor and Elizabeth Nielsen from the Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section, along with Assistant U.S. Attorney Bertila Fernandez from the Southern District of Florida.

It’s important to note that an indictment represents an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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