Haitian Gang Leader 'Barbecue' Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions
August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Haitian Gang Leader 'Barbecue' Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions
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An indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court charging Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, 48, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Bazile Richardson, also known as Fredo, Fred Lion, Leo Danger, and Lepe Blode, 48, a naturalized U.S. citizen, with lead . . .
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Haitian Gang Leader 'Barbecue' Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions
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An indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court charging Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, 48, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Bazile Richardson, also known as Fredo, Fred Lion, Leo Danger, and Lepe Blode, 48, a naturalized U.S. citizen, with lead . . .