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Haitian Group Seeks Criminal Charges in Legal Filing Against Trump, Vance

The nonprofit asks the local court to charge Trump and Vance with multiple criminal offenses regarding their comments about Haitian immigrants eating pets.
Haitian Group Seeks Criminal Charges in Legal Filing Against Trump, Vance
A Springfield Police cruiser sits parked downtown in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 16, 2024. Luke Sharrett/Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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The head of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, a nonprofit organization that advocates for Haitian migrants, wants to criminally prosecute former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) regarding claims they have made about illegal immigrants eating pets in Springfield.

The alliance filed a bench memorandum and supporting affidavit on Sept. 24 asking the Clark County Municipal Court to charge Trump and Vance with multiple criminal offenses.
Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.