Molina-Rios was sentenced to 12 years in prison under a plea agreement, once he completes his sentenced in Wisconsin, he will be subject for deportation to Mexico.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
May 22, 2026
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Friday, Leonel "Leo" Molina-Rios, 60, was sentenced to 12 years in prison with 6 years of supervision for the November 2, 2024 homicide by use of vehicle with PAC (prohibited alcohol concentration) in the death of James Charles Riegling, 74, in Franklin. Under the plea agreement with prosecutors, several felony charges were dropped against Molina-Rios, but were read in the sentencing hearing.
Molina-Rios was facing up to 25 years in prison and up to $100,000 in fines, or both.
According to the criminal complaint, Molina-Rios of Greenfield was initially charged in Milwaukee County for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and knownly operate a vehicle without a license causing the death of a 74-year-old male victim in a two vehicle crash on November 2, 2024 in Franklin.
Molina-Rios as a undocumented convicted felon is facing deportation once he completes his sentence. Molina-Rios will be subject to be deported to Mexico.
Molina-Rios is well known in the Milwaukee Latino community for being a popular Spanish Speaking radio personality and a former member of the Wisconsin Brown Berets.
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