Eighteen Suspects in Haitian President’s Assassination Extradited to U.S. for Trial
Eighteen suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited from Haiti to the U.S. to face trial in Florida.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 20, 2026 —
Washington D.C. – Eighteen individuals accused in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited from Haiti to the United States, where they are expected to face trial. The extradition process will bring the suspects to Florida to stand before U.S. justice.
President Moïse was killed in his private residence on July 7, 2021. The assassination sent shockwaves through Haiti and the international community. Investigations into the complex plot have involved multiple national and international law enforcement agencies.
The specific charges the extradited suspects will face in the U.S. have not been fully detailed, nor has the exact timeline for when the extraditions were finalized or when proceedings will commence in Florida. The U.S. Department of Justice has been involved in the investigation, working alongside Haitian authorities.
Details regarding the exact number of individuals involved in the plot or the full scope of the conspiracy have been subjects of ongoing investigations. The U.S. has stated its commitment to assisting in bringing those responsible for the president’s death to justice. Further information regarding court dates and specific allegations is anticipated as the legal process unfolds.
Story summarized from the original created by EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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