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How deportations can lead to the 'dead docket' and crimes going unprosecuted
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Ricardo Brito of Gainesville is wanted by authorities in connection with the seizure of $6 million worth of cocaine and heroin.
The Pascual-Britos share a similar story to seven other defendants who had their cases moved to the “dead docket” after being deported or taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s custody last year, meaning prosecution will be postponed indefinitely but may be reactivated at a later date.