18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to U.S.
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Eighteen people accused of killing Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021 are being sent from Haiti to the U.S. to face trial in Florida. The case has involved many suspects, including former soldiers and officials, and the U.S. continues to pursue those involved in the assassination.Key Facts
- President Jovenel Moïse was killed in July 2021 in Haiti.
- Eighteen suspects arrested in connection with the killing are being extradited from Haiti to the U.S. for trial.
- The trial will be held in Florida, where some suspects have already been convicted or pleaded guilty.
- A total of 30 people have been charged in the assassination.
- Some suspects include former Colombian soldiers, a former Haitian police officer, and a former Haitian Justice Ministry employee.
- Previous investigations in Haiti were delayed by gang violence, death threats, and a weakened court system.
- The U.S. is working to hold everyone involved accountable, including financiers and facilitators.
- Key fugitives remain at large, including a former head of security for Haiti’s National Palace.
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