Eighteen Suspects Await U.S. Extradition in Haitian President’s 2021 Killing
Eighteen suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting extradition from Haiti to the U.S. for trial.
Rochester, NY, September 20, 2026 —
Eighteen individuals accused in connection with the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021 are currently awaiting extradition from Haiti to the United States for trial. The extradition process is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the killing of the president, which occurred at his private residence.
President Moïse was assassinated on July 7, 2021. The circumstances surrounding his death have led to a complex and lengthy investigation involving multiple jurisdictions and a large number of individuals implicated. The extradition of the suspects to the U.S. indicates a move towards a judicial process outside of Haiti for these individuals.
The specific details regarding the identities of the eighteen suspects, the exact timeline for their extradition, and the commencement of trial proceedings in the U.S. have not been publicly disclosed. The U.S. Department of Justice has been involved in aspects of the investigation, and the extradition marks a pivotal step in bringing the accused to face legal proceedings in the United States. Further updates are expected as the extradition process moves forward and legal proceedings are prepared.
Story summarized from the original created by EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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