Carel Pèdre, an emblematic figure in the media world in Haiti and within its diaspora, was released on the evening of Friday, February 27, 2026, Le Nouvelliste learned from sources close to the host.

The presenter of Chokarella had been arrested on December 21, 2025. He was accused of domestic violence following an altercation. He was subsequently subject to proceedings by U.S. Immigration authorities.