Fiancée of Man Killed in Staged Robbery for U-Visa Speaks Out, Once Charged With Murder
10th April 2024
In January, FOX 26 reported on what police thought was a robbery turned homicide when a bystander shot the robber, but an investigation now shows that the robbery was fake.
22-year-old Rasshauud Scott was staging a robbery that two victims were in on when Jesus Vargas, a bystander, shot and killed him.
Court records say that Scott was working with William X Winfrey, who instructed Scott to stage the robbery in exchange for money.
The documents say the two victims were in on the robbery, so they could file for U-Visas. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a U-Visa is granted to victims of certain crimes to aid law enforcement in solving cases. It grants the victim temporary immigration status, including work authorization; temporary immigration status for qualifying family members of the victim; and the possibility of lawful permanent resident status.
This probably would have worked in New York or California.