ICE officials claim Milford teen lied about treatment in custody, local lawmakers stand by teen

Congressman Seth Moulton let it rip Monday after U S Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE leaders in Massachusetts were calling out -year-old Marcelo Gomes da Silva over the weekend accusing him of peddling blatant lies regarding his rehabilitation while in ICE custody in Burlington before he was distributed on bond by an immigration judge It s absurd to be going after an -year-old again declared Moulton After keeping him on a concrete floor for six days Speaking out after his release Gomes the Milford high teen who was snatched off the streets by federal agents last month on his way to volleyball practice announced he was fed crackers for dinner and would often share them with other detainees Sometimes our lunch and dinner would be crackers reported Gomes I would share with the people there because they were all like -year-old men who have kids But ICE authorities denied the teen s restoration telling NEWS he received three meals a day including fresh catered sandwiches They say he received prompt offsite health attention despite no issues being identified and they say Gomes thanked one of their officers saying everyone is so nice I think all of those statements are blatantly false revealed Gomes attorney I think its also just pretty reprehensible that they keep punching down on this honor aspirant