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Jovenel Moise Case: Ariel Henry Summoned by the Investigating Judge!

paptimesnews — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:23:30 +0000

A significant milestone has been reached in the investigation concerning the tragic assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse, which occurred on July 7, 2021. Judge Walter W. Voltaire has issued an order, in accordance with Article 398 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CIC), summoning the current Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, to appear as a witness. This decision was conveyed to the Office of the Government Commissioner in Port-au-Prince just last Monday.

The summoning of Ariel Henry takes place within the context of an ongoing inquiry aiming to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the murder of the former head of state. Judge Voltaire has already issued similar summonses to other prominent figures who held significant roles within the Moïse administration.

Among the summonses already issued are those for Ricard Pierre, Minister of Planning, Michel Patrick Boisvert, Minister of Finance, Guito Edouard, Director General of the National Directorate of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Dinepa), Amos Zéphirin, Director General of the Ministry of the Interior and Territorial Communities (MICT), as well as Jeantel Joseph, Director General of the National Agency for Development and Production (ANAP).

The order issued by Judge Walter W. Voltaire specifies that these individuals are being summoned as witnesses as part of his criminal investigation.

Jovenel Moise : Joseph Jouthe confides in the judge

paptimesnews — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:14:49 +0000

Former Haitian Prime Minister Joseph Joute has responded to Judge Walter Wesser Voltaire’s invitation as part of the investigation into the tragic assassination of President Jovenel Moise on July 7, 2021. During his questioning before the examining magistrate, Joseph Joute provided his testimony and expressed support for the U.S. justice system’s decision to convict Haitian-Chilean businessman Rodolphe Jaar.

Joseph Joute took this opportunity to commend the work of the U.S. justice system in this complex and delicate case. The conviction of Rodolphe Jaar by U.S. authorities represents an important step towards seeking the truth and holding those responsible for this criminal act accountable.

The former Prime Minister emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the investigation into the assassination of Jovenel Moise. He expressed confidence in the ongoing judicial process and called for thorough examination of all evidence to shed light on this tragic event.

Joseph Joute’s participation in this investigation demonstrates the commitment of Haitian political actors to fully cooperate with judicial authorities in the pursuit of justice and truth. This significant step brings us closer to resolving this complex case and seeking the truth behind the assassination of Jovenel Moise.

Assassination of Jovenel Moise, the trial postponed to May 2024

paptimesnews — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:29:57 +0000

We must wait until May 2024 to know the fate of those involved in the assassination of Jovenel Moise, in particular and those who are detained in the United States.

During a hearing on Tuesday, the judge handling this case postponed the trial to May 2024.

This decision was made in concert with the defendants’ attorneys who had a discussion with the judge regarding the Classification of Procedural Information Act (CIPA).

According to the Voice of America, the judge who made the decision is the same one who last month sentenced Rodolph Jaar to life.

Jovenel Moise case: Rodolph Jaar sentenced to life

paptimesnews — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:10:20 +0000

The verdict has fallen for Rodolph Jaar. A federal judge in Miami on Friday sentenced the Haitian-Chilean businessman to life in prison for his role in helping a group of Colombian mercenaries obtain weapons to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7. 2021.

Federal Judge José E. Martínez handed down the sentence during a hearing in federal court Miami, AP reports.

It should be recalled that in the context of this case several other suspects are in prison in the United States.