By Keith Burbank and Kathleen Kirkwood. Bay City News.
A convicted murderer who reformed and plans to live in Oakland was deported to Cambodia on Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials confirmed Thursday.
Phoeun You, 48, sought forgiveness from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who never arrived before her deportation. You's reentry plan focused on Oakland.
Federal officials said You was convicted of first-degree murder in Los Angeles County in 1996 and sentenced to 35 years to life in prison, and was a member of the Asian Boyz gang, according to a statement.