McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A trucker who transported more than 900 stolen televisions was sentenced to one year and one day in prison Tuesday.
Gurvinder Singh — a trucker from India who sought asylum in the United States — participated in a conspiracy to steal truckloads of TVs from Walmart.
“I have made a mistake,” Singh said on Tuesday morning, when he appeared in court for sentencing. “For which I ask for forgiveness.”
When, exactly, Singh entered the United States remains unclear.
In 2020, he was charged with rape, according to a Pretrial Services report, which summarized Singh’s background and criminal record.
“Counsel’s understanding is those charges were never pursued and were ultimately dismissed,” according to a motion filed by Singh’s attorney.
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