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Ohio Rep. Ghanbari on Migrant Posing as Teen
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Ohio Rep. Ghanbari on Migrant Posing as Teen

The Better Press's Jack Bowe conducted a longform interview with Ohio House Representative Haraz Ghanbari to discuss the recent case of Anthony Labrador Sierra.

On May 19th, 2025, Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, a 24-year-old Venezuelan migrant, was arrested by Perrysburg Police on felony forgery charges. Labrador Sierra had been posing as a 17-year-old high school student while attending classes and playing multiple sports at Perrysburg High School. He had obtained authentic documents, including an Ohio Driver’s License and a Social Security Number. Jack Bowe, founder of TBP, contacted multiple local state representatives who issued statements on the matter: Rep. Haraz Ghanbari and Rep. Josh Williams responded; Ghanbari accepted and Williams declined comment.

TBP thanks Rep. Ghanbari for his time and willingness to engage in a comprehensive conversation about the case and its implications for safeguards at the federal, state, and local levels. The Better Press strives to be a source for deeper, “better” news.

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