Haitian gang member charged in kidnapping of missionaries
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A member of Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang has been charged in connection with the 2021 kidnapping of 17 missionaries, 16 of whom are American, the Justice Department announced Thursday. Jean Pelice, 27, is charged with hostage taking.
According to the Justice Department, Pelice, also known as "Zo," and other members of 400 Mawozo "used firearms to guard the missionaries during their captivity." Pelice has been in U.S. custody since May 16, the Justice Department said. Pelice is the second person to be charged in connection with the kidnapping.
Joly Germine, a leader of the gang, had previously been charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping. He has pleaded not guilty.
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