Court Summons Former Mayor Muscadin Jean Yves Jason Over Market Fire

Muscadin Jean Yves Jason, former mayor of Haiti capital of Port-au-Prince, fell in hot water as the authorities investigate the recent devastating fire in the public market. Jason received a subpoena to appear in court amid the investigation. His lawyer, Andre Michel, confirmed the reports but said that the former mayor would not heed the summons due to several confusions in the subpoena. Michel expressed ire over the court invitation, saying that it was a form of "political persecution" orchestrated by the authorities who want his client to be the suspect in the fire. He laid down the reasons why he did not advise his client to appear in court despite the subpoena.

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Identity Confusion
According to Michel, the invitation states that it was for Muscadin Yves but his client's name is Muscadin Jean Yves Jason. The lawyer said the government prosecutor should clarify the identity of the person to which the invitation is sent. The current subpoena does not have the correct information, he added.

Urgent Notice
Muscadin Jean Yves Jason was required to appear in court 24 hours after receiving the subpoena. Michel said it was not possible. Aside from the fact that Jason already had a schedule that day, it is not right and proper to give such a short notice for the kind of case that the authorities are dealing with. Michel insisted that Jason, who was ousted as the capital mayor in March, would reconsider its decision only if a proper subpoena containing clear and accurate information is sent. According to investigators, the fire is likely to be a case of arson.

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