Summary
The families of two Trinidadian men, reportedly killed in a U.S. missile strike, are suing the United States under a 1920 law. The lawsuit claims the missile strike, ordered by President Trump's administration, wrongfully targeted their relatives who were not involved in drug cartels. The families seek justice for what they call wrongful deaths.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by the families of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo.
- The men were allegedly killed in a missile strike on October 14, 2025.
- The strike was ordered by President Donald Trump's administration.
- The families use the Death on the High Seas Act (1920) to claim wrongful death.
- The lawsuit argues that there is no evidence the men were involved in drug activities.
- Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo were traveling from Venezuela to Trinidad.
- The alleged boat strike killed six people, including Joseph and Samaroo.
