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2 min readUtah Violinist Detained by ICE Following Visa Overstay and DUI
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
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Professional violinist Donggin Shin, known as John, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Colorado on August 18, 2025. According to Department of Homeland Security officials, the South Korean-born musician overstayed his visa and was convicted of a DUI in 2019. Shin, who has performed with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West, was arrested in a hotel parking lot while traveling in Colorado and is currently being held at a detention facility in Aurora.