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Aristide goes before Haitian judge to give evidence in murder case

May 13, 2013 10:45
By Susana Ferreira PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide appeared in public for the first time since returning from exile more than two years ago as he arrived at court on Wednesday to testify about the assassination more than a decade ago of a popular radio journalist and human rights activist.

Ex-Haitian leader Aristide in rare public show

Agence France-PresseMay 10, 2013 10:40
Former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide made a rare public appearance Wednesday, causing thousands of his supporters to pour out into the streets of the capital. The former Roman Catholic priest known as a champion of Haiti's poor and reviled by the Caribbean nation's elite was in court to testify before a judge about the 2000 murder of prominent journalist Jean Dominique. Aristide was not in power then, but rather a leader of the opposition. He was questioned Wednesday as part of a broad, long running probe into the killing.

Haiti's Duvalier: life was better with me in power

February 28, 2013 16:30
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier angrily defended his rule Thursday at a hearing on whether he can be charged with crimes against humanity. Duvalier, who came to power as a teen, ruled with an iron fist until being ousted in a popular revolt in 1986 and fled into exile in France, returning just two years ago, tried to turn the tables on today's Haitian rulers. He said people had in fact lived better under him.

UPDATE 2-Haiti's Duvalier finally in court to face abuse of power charges

February 28, 2013 15:31
* Previously dodged three court-ordered appearances * Case closely watched by human rights observers * Hearing adjourned, set to resume next Thursday. (Adds details and fresh quotes, and new hearing set) By Jean Valme

Haiti's Duvalier appears at court hearing

February 28, 2013 13:46
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier appeared in court Thursday for a hearing to determine if he can be charged with crimes against humanity. Duvalier, who was observed at the court by an AFP reporter, was summoned by a judge after failing three times previously to show up in court. The 61-year-old wore a dark suit and white shirt as sat in the packed courtroom with his companion Veronique Roy. Many of those on hand were former victims of the Duvalier regime who planned to testify against him.

Duvalier forced to court on charges he abused power in Haiti

February 28, 2013 13:31
* Duvalier faces charges of corruption, human rights abuses * He previously dodged three court ordered appearances * Ruled Haiti from 1971 to 1986 By Jean Valme PORT-AU-PRINCE, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier appeared in court on Thursday for the first time to face charges he was responsible for corruption and serious human rights violations during his 15-year rule.

Haiti's Duvalier appears at court hearing

February 28, 2013 13:04
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier appeared in court Thursday for a hearing to determine if he can be charged with crimes against humanity. Duvalier, who was observed at the court by an AFP reporter, was summoned by a judge after failing three times previously to show up in court. Duvalier ruled from 1971 until his ouster in a popular revolt in 1986. He returned from exile in France two years ago. Former opposition figures have accused Duvalier of deploying the feared Tonton Macoute militia and of complicity in murder, torture and kidnapping.

At 74, Haiti activist presses for 'Baby Doc' trial

February 27, 2013 13:15
In a Port-au-Prince courtroom, Nicole Magloire, leaning on a cane, says she is determined to testify against former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier to ensure he faces justice. "I am fighting for the rule of law and a democratic society in Haiti," the 74-year-old human rights activist told AFP. Magloire and 25 other alleged victims have filed suit against Duvalier, who was overthrown in a 1986 revolt after 15 years of iron-fisted rule. He fled to France and only returned to the impoverished Caribbean country two years ago.

Haiti judge demands Duvalier be brought to court

February 21, 2013 16:31
A Haitian judge demanded Thursday that former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier be brought to court next week to attend a hearing into whether to try him for crimes against humanity. Judge Jean-Joseph Lebrun issued the order in the presence of lawyers acting for Duvalier and for the alleged victims of his regime, after the former leader failed for a third time to attend a scheduled hearing in the case.

URGENT ¥¥¥ Haiti judge demands Duvalier be brought to court

February 21, 2013 15:46
A Haitian judge demanded Thursday that former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier be brought to court to attend a hearing into whether to try him for crimes against humanity. Judge Jean-Joseph Lebrun issued the order in the presence of lawyers acting for Duvalier and for alleged victims of his regime, after the former leader failed for a third time to attend a scheduled hearing into the case. cre-jca/dc/sst
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