A 47-year-old Corpus Christi man has been ordered to serve 36 months in federal prison for attempting to smuggle two illegal aliens through the Intracoastal Waterway.
Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced the sentencing for Christopher Henson, who pleaded guilty to the charges on Sept. 29, 2025.
U.S. District Judge David S. Morales ordered Henson’s prison term to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. In handing down the sentence, the court noted Henson’s prior smuggling conduct and possession of a firearm on two occasions despite being a felon…