A man in North Carolina has been charged with multiple crimes for breaking into a motel, pretending to be an ICE agent, and threatening a woman with deportation unless she engaged in sexual acts. He faces charges including kidnapping, rape, and possessing cocaine. This incident raises concerns about the exploitation and impersonation of immigration officers in the US.
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