US suspect sentenced to three years for stealing Kristi Noem's purse
Mario Bustamante Leiva, a Chilean man, has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a handbag belonging to former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Washington, DC.The theft occurred in April 2025 while Noem was dining with her family at a restaurant.Bustamante Leiva faces deportation after serving his sentence.The stolen handbag contained approximately $3,000 in cash, several credit cards, and personal documents including Noem's driver's licence, passport, and DHS access badge.Authorities recovered the bag from Bustamante Leiva's motel room.Bustamante Leiva pleaded guilty in November to three counts of wire fraud and one count of first-degree theft.Prosecutors described him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 21:03 LONDON
Chilean National Sentenced to 36 Months for Theft of Kristi Noem's Gucci Handbag
Mario Bustamante Leiva, a 50-year-old Chilean national unlawfully residing in the United States, has been sentenced to 36 months imprisonment by the U.S. The sentence follows his conviction related to a series of thefts. Among the charges, Bustamante Leiva was found guilty of stealing a Gucci handbag belonging to former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. The theft occurred while Noem was dining with her family at a restaurant within the District of Columbia. This case highlights the prosecution of crimes committed by individuals residing illegally in the United States. Bustamante Leiva's sentencing serves as a consequence for wire fraud and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 17:33 LONDON
