Man accused in Omaha motor vehicle homicide that earned national attention to be extradited to United States
- Eswin Mejia, accused of killing Sarah Root in a drunk driving incident in 2016, was extradited to the U.S. From Honduras after fleeing legal consequences.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Mejia's extradition, stating that he will face justice in America for Sarah's death.
- Mejia's extradition highlights the ongoing efforts of Sarah Root's parents to demand accountability and tougher immigration laws since their daughter's tragedy.
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Honduran charged with 2016 murder of Iowan extradited to Omaha
(Omaha) -- The Honduran man charged with killing an Iowa woman in 2016 is back in the United States, where he will stand trial for Sarah Root’s death.
Honduran charged with 2016 murder of Iowan extradited to Omaha - Radio Iowa
The Honduran man charged with killing an Iowa woman in 2016 is back in the United States, where he will stand trial for Sarah Root’s death. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst was at the Omaha airport when Eswin Mejia arrived late this afternoon. “He will now face justice for taking the life of a young Iowan […]
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