Rudolph Jaar claims to have paid over $150,000, according to his testimony before U.S. courts.
The U.S. trial related to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, currently underway in Miami, was marked this Monday by the testimony of Rudolph Jaar, a Haitian-American businessman charged in the case.
On the stand, Jaar detailed his alleged role in financing the commando involved in the attack that occurred on the night of July 6 to 7, 2021. According to his testimony, notably reported by the Miami Herald, he claims to have paid more than $150,000.
According to his statements, these funds were used for various operations, including payments to agents of the Presidential Security Unit (USGPN), financing an intervention team, and money transfers to certain individuals involved in the case, including Joseph Félix Badio.
Rudolph Jaar also mentioned the provision of weapons as part of the operation. However, he specified that neither he nor another defendant, John Joël Joseph, directly participated in the attack carried out against the presidential residence.
Questioned about his cooperation with U.S. authorities, he stated that he acted out of fear for his life, citing an attempted assassination against him before his departure to the Dominican Republic.
This testimony provides new insights into the financial and logistical aspects of the case, as the trial continues in the United States.
