Haitian Authorities Question Former Rebel Leader

HAITI – Authorities in Haiti held former rebel leader Guy Philippe on Friday at a police station, according to his lawyer. Philipe remains in custody a day after the united states repatriated him to Haiti.

Philippe is a convicted money launderer who played a key role in the 2004 rebellion against former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and also was accused of masterminding attacks on police stations and other targets.

His lawyer says Philippe was being held under observation, that usually lasts 48 hours, but he has not been charged and no hearing has been held.

He was extradited to the U.S., where he was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to a money laundering charge.