US suspect accused of stealing Kristi Noem’s purse sentenced to three years

What Happened

A Chilean national, Mario Bustamante Leiva, received a three-year prison sentence for stealing a purse belonging to then-US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Washington, DC. The 50-year-old will face deportation after completing his sentence. Prosecutors stated he systematically targeted women at restaurants, stealing purses and using stolen credit cards immediately. His co-defendant received 13 months imprisonment.

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