Mexican national convicted of sexually assaulting minor gets 3 years in prison for reentry

Francisco Hernandez Ramos was also previously convicted of attempting to possess child pornography, and has been deported multiple times.

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square

Published: October 28, 2026 11:06pm

(The Center Square) -

A Mexican national previously convicted of sexually assaulting a minor and attempting to possess child pornography has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after multiple deportations.

Prosecutors said Francisco Hernandez Ramos, 51, was unlawfully present in the U.S. when he was found by Harvard, Illinois police in August 2021.

Hernandez Ramos pleaded guilty to unlawful reentry in June 2026. He is expected to face removal proceedings following his term in prison.