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Haitian Judge Nesly Phélé Threatened After His Ruling Against Defendants Wilo Joseph And Wilfrid Élie

Haiti Chronicle May 2, 2026

The Professional Association of Magistrates (APM) has issued a strong protest against death threats targeting investigating judge Nesly Phélé, who serves at the Court of First Instance of Hinche. These…

Magalie Habitant and Victor Prophane Sent Before Criminal Court

Haiti Chronicle December 17, 2025

Judge Benjamin Félicisme signed an order on December 9 in several sensitive cases, deciding to send Magalie Habitant, Victor Prophane and Elionor Devallon before the criminal court. The two police…

New Penal and Procedural Codes: a milestone welcomed but still fragile, says the CSPJ

Haiti Chronicle July 5, 2025

The Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) has welcomed the recent enactment of the new Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure, describing them as a decisive step forward for…

President of Haiti’s Supreme Court Returns to Office After Medical Leave

Haiti Chronicle June 29, 2025

The Court of Cassation (Supreme Court) has announced that its president, Me Jean-Joseph Lebrun, officially resumed his duties on Monday, June 23, 2025. The announcement is addressed in particular to…

Judge Benjamin Félismé Issues Arrest Warrants Amid Banking Corruption Investigation

Haiti Chronicle December 27, 2024

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Judge Benjamin Félismé has recently issued arrest warrants against Lonick Léandre and Raoul Pierre-Louis as part of an ongoing investigation into misconduct and corruption at the Banque Nationale de Crédit…

Crucial Meeting Between the Superior Council of Judicial Power and the Presidential Transitional Council for the Reform of a Troubled Judicial System

Haiti Chronicle July 9, 2024

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On Thursday, July 4, 2024, a decisive meeting was held at the Welcome Villa between the Superior Council of the Judicial Power (CSPJ) and the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT). This…

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