Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 5 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By DAVID FISCHERMarch 9, 2026 at 08:53 AM

Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 5 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

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Jury selection is set to begin in South Florida for the trial of five men charged in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, Christian Sanon, and James Solages are accused of conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill the former Haitian leader. The men face charges related to the conspiracy and could face life sentences if convicted. All five defendants have pleaded not guilty. The trial was delayed from its original date last year due to challenges related to evidence discovery.

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Toussaint Louverture 30% U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Becerra 40% Port-au-Prince ×340% Miami 50% James Solages 60% Christian Sanon 60% Arcangel Pretel Ortiz 60% Antonio Intriago 60% Walter Veintemilla 60% South Florida ×275% Haiti ×685% Jovenel Moise ×695%

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