This was reported by the US Department of Justice.

“A Haitian citizen was extradited from Jamaica to the United States on Friday (May 6. -

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) to face charges in the southern judicial district of Florida in connection with his alleged involvement in the assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise on July 7, 2021.

Joseph Joel John, 51, first appeared in court before a judge ... in Miami, ”the statement said.

If found guilty, Joseph faces a life sentence.

Earlier, Colombian citizen Mario Antonio Palacios was charged with another suspect in the murder of Haitian President Moise.

On the night of July 7, 2021, unknown persons attacked the residence of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise.

The head of state died from his wounds.

The president's wife was also wounded.