General Discussion

Torres, a U.S. citizen, said the couple knew about the arrests but still decided to come to the hearing from Naples rather than requesting an online hearing.

“We had faith in God that we were doing everything right, so we said we would come in person,” Torres said. “What a huge mistake.”

Her tears intensified as she told Rodriguez Delgado’s daughter about her father’s arrest over the phone.

“I was born in this country, and I am ashamed to say I’m American,” Torres said, adding that there were no words to describe how she felt when federal agents placed her partner in handcuffs.