President Trump's Department of Justice announced an indictment for Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as "Barbecue," and Bazile Richardson, of a conspiracy to transfer funds from the United States to Cherizier to fund gang-related activities.
A Colorado man who founded an orphanage in Haiti has been sentenced to 210 years in federal prison for abusing children under his care. Michael Karl Geilenfeld, 73, established the St. Joseph’s Home for Boys in 1985, which was intended to house orphaned and vulnerable children in Haiti.
As President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas approach the conclusion of their tenure on January 20, Mayorkas' border policies remain a significant point of contention. Reports indicate that by then, approximately 1.5 million illegal migrants will have entered the U.S. through parole programs established under Mayorkas' leadership.
Haiti continues to spiral into chaos, with more than 5,600 people killed in 2024 as gangs tighten their grip on the nation. A U.N. report released Tuesday highlights a 20% rise in killings compared to 2023, alongside over 2,200 injuries and nearly 1,500 kidnappings. Gang violence has displaced more than 700,000 people, leaving many in overcrowded, unsanitary shelters.
Haitian gang violence claimed the lives of two journalists and a police officer during a press conference on Tuesday at Haiti’s largest public hospital, highlighting the ongoing instability in the nation’s capital.
