Pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon, 65, having hired Colombian mercenaries to protect him, hoping to become president and replace Jovenel Moïse, was indicted yesterday Wednesday February 14 by American justice. He is charged with conspiring to kidnap or kill Jovenel Moïse.
The news was announced by the Florida newspaper Miami Herald yesterday. Christian Emmanuel Sanon had already been accused a year ago of conspiring to smuggle bulletproof vests into Haiti for Colombians; of violating U.S. export laws and mounting a “military expedition against a friendly nation.”
Yesterday, more charges were added because, according to the FBI, Sanon knew about the plot to arrest and overthrow the Haitian president, but was unaware of the final decision by others to kill him. kill. Christian Emmanuel Sanon is charged with conspiracy to kidnap or kill Jovenel Moïse.
Since the pastor’s extradition from Haiti early last year, six other defendants in the case have pleaded guilty and cooperated with federal authorities, including providing evidence of Sanon’s role in the plot that been coordinated in South Florida, Haiti and Colombia. FBI agents and prosecutors also have had ample time to review cell phone records, emails and text messages that align with the testimony of some cooperating witnesses.
“While the decision to bring these new charges against Mr. Sanon a year later is surprising, we remain focused on preparing for trial and clearing his name,” Christian Emmanuel Sanon’s attorney told the Miami Herald .
In Haiti, although many personalities have been interviewed, the judge’s order is still awaited. However, in the United States, justice is working hard to close this case. According to the Miami Herald, the investigation of the case in Haiti and that in the United States has differences.
With Miami Herald
