18 Haiti President Assassination Suspects Extradited to Florida for Trial

Eighteen suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to Florida for trial, marking a key step in the U.S. legal proc...

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September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Haiti — Eighteen individuals arrested in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are set to be transferred to the United States for trial, concluding a long and complex legal process in Haiti.

The suspects will face charges in the Southern District of Florida, as confirmed by U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones. He emphasized that the extradition marks a significant milestone in holding those responsible for the murder accountable, stating that the pursuit of justice continues despite the time elapsed since the crime.

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Among those still in Haiti awaiting trial are over a dozen former Colombian soldiers and a former Haitian government official. The FBI has been involved in multiple arrests across the globe, with 30 people indicted in total. Recent convictions include four men who were found guilty of orchestrating the attack, while others have pleaded guilty and received life sentences. Martine Moïse, the former first lady, testified in court about the traumatic events surrounding her husband’s death and accused former officials of involvement.

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