VT student’s future unclear after court appearance; remains in ICE custody

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia Tech student Cristian Romo-Bermejo virtually appeared before a judge for an immigration hearing on Tuesday, but it was continued until August.

Bermejo was arrested earlier this month after a night out with friends in Blacksburg. He was taken to the hospital on concerns of alcohol poisoning.

Blacksburg police said he then threatened medical staff and assaulted police…

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