An American man accused of picking up a Jamaican and two other individuals suspected of crossing illegally into Montana from Canada in January, has admitted to an immigration crime.
According to the US Attorney's Office for Montana, 39-year-old Rastesfaye Neil pleaded guilty on Wednesday to transportation of illegal aliens.
Neil faces a maximum five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.
He will be sentenced on September 2.
The Jamaican involved in the case, 41-year-old Christopher White, was recently jailed on an immigration charge.
He will be sentenced on August 12.
As it relates to his two co-accused, one is awaiting extradition to Canada while the other man is a fugitive.
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