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Obama’s Uncle Faces Deportation Following Arrest

HeadlineSep 01, 2011

Federal officials are claiming an uncle of President Obama that was arrested in Boston last week on drunk-driving charges has been a fugitive of deportation for nearly two decades. Onyango Obama, also known as Omar, was arrested last Wednesday after allegedly darting his vehicle in front of a police cruiser. Onyango Obama could face deportation if convicted.

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