Human Rights Lawyer André Michel arrested in Martissant - Watch VIDEO

Lawyer André Michel who filed the corruption complaint against First Lady Sophia Martelly and her son Olivier Martelly was arrested in Martissant

The arrest came after the Human Rights Lawyer André Michel parked his car near a police sub-station in Martissant. He had requested the presence of his attorney. As a large crowd began to protest the arrest, an impressive detachment of CIMO agents barricaded the police station in Martissant not to allow anyone to enter and did not take time to start firing tear gas on the crowd. Subsequently, André Michel was taken away.

Mr. Andre Michel had an arrest warrant issued against him by Judge Lamarre Belizaire regarding a Enol Florestal case

Several personalities, have mobilized since the arrest to provide support to the Human Rights lawyer, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Maitre Andre Michel

Lawyer Samuel Madistin, CALLED the arrest of lawyer André Michel a "kidnapping."

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