A Haitian prosecutor has recommended charges against 70 people for the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Among the former Colombian soldiers and Haitian government officials accused in the case is one unexpected name: former First Lady Martine Moïse, who was seriously injured in the attack.
Instead, it says that she and other accomplices gave statements that were contradicted by other witnesses, suggesting that they were complicit in the attack and notes that one of the main suspects in custody in Haiti claimed Mrs. Moïse wanted to take over the presidency.
The complaint did not provide any more details about Mrs. Moise’s statements.
Her lawyer denied the accusations.
Persons:
Jovenel Moïse, Martine Moïse, Moïse
Organizations:
Colombian, The New York Times
Locations:
Haiti