Rodolphe Jaar sentenced to life in prison

Rodolphe Jaar, 50 who pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his involvement in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise has been sentenced to life in prison, Florida court records show.

Judge Jose E. Martinez handed down the sentence to Rodolphe Jaar on Friday during a 10-minute hearing in Miami. The life sentences for each of three counts are to be served concurrently.

Jaar pleaded guilty in March to 3 counts including conspiracy to commit murder or kidnapping outside the United States and providing material support resulting in death, according to the plea agreement.