DOJ alleges he directed kidnapping of group including 5 children in attempt to secure his release from prison.
Germine was transferred from a Haitian jail into U.S. custody on May 3 on firearms trafficking charges in a separate case and was indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia on Tuesday for conspiracy to commit hostage taking, the Justice Department said.
Federal prosecutors allege that Germine was in a Haitian prison when he "directed and asserted control of 400 Mawozo gang members' kidnapping operations, including ransom negotiation for the hostages' release." "One of the gang's stated goals in holding the hostages was to secure from the Haitian government Germine's release from prison," according to the DOJ."This case shows that the Justice Department will be relentless in our efforts to track down anyone who kidnaps a U.S. citizen abroad," Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
"We will utilize the full reach of our law enforcement authorities to hold accountable anyone responsible for undermining the safety of Americans anywhere in the world," he added.
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