Duvalier: I came to help with Haiti reconstruction

Former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier told Haitians he had returned after 25 years in exile to participate in the post-earthquake reconstruction of his homeland and was ready to face “persecution” for alleged crimes during his administration.

In his first public comments since his shock return to Haiti on Sunday, the ousted strongman known as “Baby Doc” spoke in a faint voice and did not take questions, leaving that to three American consultants – including former US congressman and presidential candidate Bob Barr – and one of his Haitian lawyers.