Awaiting trial

Joseph Félix Badio

Also known as: “Cousin”

Status: Awaiting trial — in U.S. custody since Sept 20, 2026
Role in the case: Alleged mastermind: Colombian police said in 2021 he ordered the killing days before; other defendants' lawyers and the September 2026 prosecution point to him, alleging he posed as a DEA agent and coordinated the assault. He is also the man whose 4:03/4:20 a.m. calls to PM Henry on July 7 triggered the Henry controversy — Henry was never charged. Badio says he is innocent and a scapegoat. Presumed innocent.
Background: Haitian former Justice Ministry anti-corruption unit (ULCC) official, fired in May 2021. Fugitive from July 2021 until his arrest in Pétion-Ville on October 19, 2023; held in Haiti until flown to Miami on September 20, 2026. Brought into his first Miami appearance in a wheelchair.

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In the timeline

July 16, 2021

September 14, 2021

October 19, 2023

August 27, 2026 (sealed)

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September 20, 2026

September 21, 2026

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Awaiting trial

Also known as: “Cousin”

Status: Awaiting trial — in U.S. custody since Sept 20, 2026
Role in the case: Alleged mastermind: Colombian police said in 2021 he ordered the killing days before; other defendants' lawyers and the September 2026 prosecution point to him, alleging he posed as a DEA agent and coordinated the assault. He is also the man whose 4:03/4:20 a.m. calls to PM Henry on July 7 triggered the Henry controversy — Henry was never charged. Badio says he is innocent and a scapegoat. Presumed innocent.
Background: Haitian former Justice Ministry anti-corruption unit (ULCC) official, fired in May 2021. Fugitive from July 2021 until his arrest in Pétion-Ville on October 19, 2023; held in Haiti until flown to Miami on September 20, 2026. Brought into his first Miami appearance in a wheelchair.

Source:AP