Final Guilty Plea in Fatal Smuggling Case | Montpelier News

A tragic human smuggling operation that ended in five deaths has reached its legal conclusion as the final suspect, Stephanie Square, a 53-year-old from Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, pleads guilty. The incident in March 2023 saw a Romanian family of four perish when their boat capsized during a border crossing attempt, with smuggler Casey Oakes also dying. Square, who holds dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship, faces sentencing in November on charges including conspiracy and alien smuggling resulting in death. Her guilty plea closes a six-person guilty plea lineup, wrapping up a harrowing and complex case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b629d75f9ba32150