Trending Now - Four Convicted in Florida for Conspiracy to Assassinate Haiti's President
WHO:
AP News - Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages were found guilty of conspiring to kill or kidnap Haiti’s elected leader.
Fox News - Four men were convicted in connection with the assassination plot against Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
ABC News US - The individuals convicted are linked to the conspiracy to assassinate Haiti's president.
WHAT:
Miami Herald - The jury found the four defendants guilty of five counts, including conspiracy to provide material support, a terrorism-related charge, and conspiracy to lead a military expedition against a friendly nation.
Miami Herald - The total budget for the coup was about $343,000, raised through various sources, including approximately $30,000 in federal pandemic relief loans.
Miami Herald - U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Becerra plans to hold a sentencing hearing in late summer.
AP News - The four men were also convicted of violating the U.S. Neutrality Act and could face possible life sentences.
AP News - At least five others have pleaded guilty in the conspiracy and are serving life sentences.
Fox News - A federal jury in Florida convicted the four men for their roles in the assassination plot.
ABC News US - The conviction was specifically for conspiracy related to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
WHERE:
Fox News - The assassination plot was planned in Miami, Florida.
WHEN:
Fox News - The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse occurred in 2021.
WHY:
AP News - Prosecutors alleged that the conspirators hoped to replace Moïse with someone of their choosing and enrich themselves with a new government.
ABC News US - The articles do not provide specific motivations or reasons for the conspiracy.
HOW:
Miami Herald - The prosecution presented over 40 witnesses and 8,000 gigabytes of data from more than 100 electronic devices in the U.S., Colombia, and Haiti as part of the evidence.
AP News - Defense attorneys argued that the four were manipulated into taking blame for an internal coup and believed they had a legitimate warrant signed by a Haitian judge.
Fox News - The details of the methods used in the assassination plot are not specified in the articles.
(UPDATED May 9, 2026 07:33 UTC)
A jury has found four defendants guilty of five counts, which include conspiracy to provide material support and a terrorism-related charge, as well as conspiracy to lead a military expedition against a friendly nation. The prosecution presented an extensive case, featuring over 40 witnesses and 8,000 gigabytes of data from more than 100 electronic devices across the U.S., Colombia, and Haiti, with the total budget for the coup estimated at about $343,000, including roughly $30,000 in federal pandemic relief loans. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Becerra is set to hold a sentencing hearing in late summer.
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(UPDATED May 9, 2026 01:30 UTC)
Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages were found guilty of conspiring to kill or kidnap Haiti’s elected leader, with the court also convicting them of violating the U.S. Neutrality Act, which could lead to life sentences. Prosecutors claimed the conspirators aimed to replace President Moïse with someone of their choosing to benefit financially from a new government, while defense attorneys argued that the men were manipulated into taking the blame for an internal coup, believing they had a legitimate warrant signed by a Haitian judge. Additionally, at least five others involved in the conspiracy have pleaded guilty and are currently serving life sentences.
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(UPDATED May 8, 2026 21:23 UTC)
A federal jury in Florida has convicted four men for their roles in the conspiracy to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, which was planned in Miami. The conviction centers around their involvement in the assassination plot that took place in 2021. While the articles do not detail the specific motivations or methods used in the conspiracy, the verdict marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation.