A migrant in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly strangling and assaulting a 2-year-old child, leaving the toddler with significant bruising across their body, according to local authorities.
Violent Attack on Toddler
Emanuel Campos-Hernandez, 26, was taken into custody by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office and faces charges including felony assault by strangulation, felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, felony intentional child abuse inflicting serious injury, and misdemeanor child abuse. Police allege that Campos-Hernandez strangled the young child on September 13, resulting in visible bruising on the toddler’s neck, as well as their thighs, arms, face, and behind the ears.
Immigration Status Under Scrutiny
Authorities confirmed that Campos-Hernandez is a migrant with an active Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer filed against him. His exact immigration status remains unclear, though his case has reignited debates over immigration enforcement and public safety.
Legal Proceedings Ahead
Campos-Hernandez is currently being held on a $150,000 bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 12, 2027, where he will face the multiple felony charges leveled against him.
The case has drawn sharp outrage from local residents and advocacy groups, who are calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the violent assault of the toddler.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/10/north-carolina-migrant-accused-of-assaulting-strangling-2-year-old-toddler/