Convicted Rebel Leader Surrenders to Officials
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From Times Wire Reports
A rebel commander convicted of killing supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide surrendered to justice officials but proclaimed his innocence and predicted that he would be vindicated.
Louis-Jodel Chamblain said his conviction in absentia in 2000 was politically motivated. Under Haitian law, those convicted in absentia are entitled to another trial when they return.
Chamblain surrendered as a conference for international donors opened in Port-au-Prince. Haiti is reeling from the revolt that ousted Aristide on Feb. 29.
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