Illegal Alien Released by Biden, Charged in Hammer Attack on Texas Jogger [WATCH]

A Texas woman is recovering after authorities say she was attacked with a hammer by an illegal immigrant who had previously been released by the Biden administration despite multiple arrests, as reported by Fox News.

The incident occurred in Plano on Nov. 13 at Bob Woodruff Park, according to FOX 4.

Police responded to a report of an assault at approximately 5 p.m. When officers arrived, the victim told them she had been jogging in the park when an unknown man struck her with a hammer at least twice.

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The suspect that allegedly hit a female jogger in the head with a hammer in Plano,TX is an illegal alien.

Sergio Noe De Nova Duarte has been charged with felony “aggravated kidnapping, bodily injury.”

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She fought back, and the suspect fled the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Investigators identified 17-year-old Sergio Noe de Nova Duarte as the suspected attacker after locating several items at the scene, FOX 4 reported. Police recovered the hammer allegedly used in the attack, along with duct tape and additional undisclosed items.

Duarte was taken into custody, and according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), immigration authorities placed an arrest detainer on him. DHS said Duarte has been charged with aggravated kidnapping and bodily injury.

Federal officials said Duarte originally entered the United States in 2016 on a B2 tourist visa and was ordered to return to Mexico later that same year. According to DHS, Duarte has a substantial criminal history, including arrests for burglary and larceny in 2024.

Following his 2024 arrests, DHS said the Biden administration released Duarte with a notice to appear before an immigration judge in 2026. He remained in the country pending immigration proceedings.

Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement after the Nov. 13 attack, criticizing the earlier release. “This criminal illegal alien should have never been loose in our communities to attack this woman jogging in a park with a hammer,” McLaughlin said.

“Following this illegal alien’s arrest in 2024, the Biden Administration released this criminal illegal alien back into our communities. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE lodged an arrest detainer to ensure this criminal illegal alien is never able to prey on innocent women in our country again.”

Plano police have not yet released further details regarding the investigation or whether additional charges may be filed. DHS did not disclose whether Duarte is expected to face immigration court proceedings before resolution of the criminal case.

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The victim has not been publicly identified, and authorities said she is expected to recover.

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