Eighteen Suspects Arrested in Haiti Await U.S. Extradition for President Moïse Assassination
Eighteen suspects arrested in Haiti for the July 2021 killing of President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting extradition to the U.S. to face trial in Florida.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 20, 2026 —
Eighteen individuals apprehended in Haiti in connection with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021 are currently awaiting extradition to the United States. These suspects are slated to face trial in Florida, according to available information. The legal proceedings are expected to take place within the U.S. judicial system following their transfer from Haiti.
The assassination of President Moïse occurred in July of 2021. Details regarding the specific charges each of the eighteen suspects will face in the U.S. have not been fully disclosed. The extradition process signifies a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the complex events surrounding the president’s death. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. Information regarding the permit status or inspection outcomes related to this case was not provided.
The arrests were made in Haiti, where initial investigations and judicial processes have been underway. The decision to extradite the suspects to the U.S. for trial indicates a planned international cooperation in pursuing justice for the killing. The specific timeline for the extradition and the commencement of the trial in Florida remains subject to legal procedures. The outcome of any code violations or specific legal findings from the Haitian proceedings leading to these arrests were not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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