The Court of Cassation cancels the conviction of Pierre Joël Félix and refers the case to the criminal court of Aquin

The Court of Cassation, second section, annulled the judgment that sentenced Pierre Joël Félix to life hard labor for the murder of Jean Marc Mézidor. In a ruling rendered on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Court ordered the case to be referred to the criminal court of Aquin. The accused must, however, remain in custody. 

Pierre Joël Félix was convicted on March 17, 2015, by the criminal court of Les Cayes sitting without a jury. Found guilty of the murder of Jean Marc Mézidor, he was sentenced to life hard labor. The court also ordere