Leaked document reveals Haitian judge seeks to interview widow of slain president
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A Haitian judge investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse issued an arrest warrant for his wife late last year for failing to meet with him so he could interrogate her about the case.
The Associated Press reports that according to a legal document leaked late Monday, the warrant is dated October 25 and was signed by Judge Walther Voltaire, who is overseeing an ongoing investigation into the killing that occurred at Moïse’s private residence. At the time, a group of heavily armed men shot him a dozen times. His wife, Martine Moïse was also injured in the incident. She was subsequently airlifted to a hospital in Florida where she was treated.
AP News says the one-page warrant contains little detail except to say that authorities are seeking to interview Martine Moïse about the case. It does not state nor suggest any involvement. The article also stated that Martine Moïse could not be immediately reached for comment.