The claim
“Four individuals were convicted in the United States for their involvement in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.”
Our verdict
True
Federal prosecutors and a U.S.
What we found
district court have confirmed that four individuals – Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages – were convicted in Miami of conspiracy to kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a federal jury in Miami convicted Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages of conspiracy to kill or kidnap President Moïse.
justice.gov· Justice Department Press Release - Background
MSN reproduced the news that four men were convicted in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
msn.com· MSN News Article
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