‘The law applies equally, even to celebrities,' U.S. officials say after arrest of U.K. singer who failed to cross into Canada
A U.K. singer was arrested at a New York border crossing after being refused entry into Canada, according to an official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Jane Eugene Sendall Peters was arrested two months ago after trying to cross into Canada in Niagara Falls, Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in an email statement to CTVNews.ca Thursday night.
Peters, who goes by the name Jane Eugene, is a former vocalist with the R&B group Loose Ends.
Saying, 'the law applies equally, even to celebrities,' McLaughlin said Peters was 'denied an immigrant petition for alien work in 1999 and had already overstayed her visa at the time of application.'
This is a developing news story. Check back for more information.
With files from CTVNews.ca's Dorcas Marfo
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