"Zampolli reached out to a top official at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, explaining that his ex was in the country illegally, according to records obtained by The New York Times."
"The official, David Venturella, promptly called the agency's Miami office to ensure that ICE agents would pick up the woman from the jail before she was released on bail."
"During the call, Mr. Venturella noted that the case was important to someone close to the White House."
"Both Zampolli and the Department of Homeland Security denied the claim, with the latter asserting that any suggestion that she was arrested and removed for political reasons or favors is FALSE."
Paolo Zampolli, a U.S. special representative, allegedly requested ICE to detain his ex-girlfriend, Amanda Ungaro, to aid his custody battle. After her arrest on fraud charges, Zampolli contacted a top ICE official, revealing her illegal status. The official acted quickly to ensure her detention before bail. Although Zampolli's influence is noted, the Department of Homeland Security denied any political motivations behind her arrest and deportation, asserting that it was not influenced by Zampolli's request.
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