February 25th 2024.
The news of ex-DEA informant Joseph Vincent being sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has sent shockwaves through the community. According to The New York Times, his wife, Martine Moïse, has also been implicated in the assassination plot. Along with her, former Haiti Prime Minister Claude Joseph and 49 others have been indicted for their alleged roles in the tragic death of the former President.
In a report released by CNN, it was revealed that Martine Moïse and Joseph are suspected of conspiring to overthrow Moïse and take over as President of Haiti. However, her lawyers from PBY&A have vehemently denied these accusations and stated that she was actually a victim of the attack. They emphasized that she was shot during the assassination and had no motive or involvement in the plot to kill her husband. The law firm further criticized the inclusion of Martine in the indictment, calling it an embarrassment and questioning the legitimacy of the Haitian government.
In a previous interview with CNN, Moïse had expressed her fears for her life after her husband's assassination. She recalled the traumatic night and the moment she thought it was all over for both of them. "Once they shot the president, that's when I thought, 'It's over for both of us.' And I closed my eyes, you know, I didn't think about anything else. I thought, 'It's over. This our last day,'" she said.
Meanwhile, after a court order was issued by Judge Walther Lesser Voltaire for the arrest and trial of those involved in the murder of the Haitian President, former Prime Minister Joseph released a statement accusing the current Prime Minister Ariel Henry of orchestrating the attack. He claimed that the government was using the Haitian justice system to further their own selfish agenda. Joseph also vowed to continue his fight against a corrupt regime that has been oppressing the Haitian people.
In response to these accusations, Jean-Junior Joseph, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's office, issued a statement denying any involvement of Henry's office in the court order. He maintained that the judge handling the case was independent and free to conduct the investigation without any interference from the Prime Minister. However, the political instability and allegations of corruption have made the international community hesitant to provide assistance to Haiti, even though the UN has approved an international force to help the Haitian police, led by Kenya.
As reported by Al-Jazeera, Haiti has been plunged into chaos since the assassination of Jovenel Moïse. With no election in sight and the rise of violent gangs, the situation has only worsened. Despite the international community's willingness to help, previous incidents of abuse by foreign entities and allegations of corruption against Henry's regime have made them wary of providing assistance. The people of Haiti continue to suffer as they await justice for their late President.
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