Haiti Judge Indicts Widow and Officials in President’s Assassination Probe

A judge in Haiti leading the investigation into the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has indicted several individuals, including his widow Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph, and former police chief Léon Charles. The indictments, outlined in a 122-page report, are expected to deepen Haiti’s instability amid rising gang violence and ongoing political turmoil. Charles faces serious charges including murder, while Joseph and Martine Moïse are accused of complicity. The investigation, marked by multiple judge changes due to safety concerns, implicates various suspects, including Haitian-American pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon. Additionally, some suspects have been extradited to the US, where federal charges have been filed. The report details chaotic scenes during the attack, with Moïse’s widow recounting harrowing moments and security lapses observed by police officers on duty.