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Here is a picture of Jean Claude Duvalier and Michele Bennett during their Wedding.

In 1992, Michele and Jean Claude were divorced. The divorce was reported to have cost him a lot. Michele Bennett and Jean Claude Duvalier had two children, Francois Nicolas Duvalier and Anya Duvalier

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Here is a new picture of Francois Nicolas Duvalier in 2013.

When ever the Duvalier subject comes out in the open, you find people with strong opinion on it. Nicholas Duvalier is a Haitian just like any other Haitian. Do you think he has the right to run for a political position in Haiti?

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After two previous no-show, Jean Claude Duvalier did not have any choice but to be in court. Judge Jean-Joseph Lebrun had issued a warrant ordering his presence, under police escort if necessary in case he attempted to stay home for the third court appointment. The Court hearing was held determine whether or not to charges him for the crimes he has been accused for. The former Dictator was asked several questions and his answers were mostly evasive

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Here is a picture of former Haitian Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier with his close friend, Retired Col. Joseph Baguidy .

It was reported that on the day of the death of the former Haitian leader, he was in the company of Retired Col. Joseph Baguidy. Jean Claude Duvalier

According to the people who were present, Jean Claude reported that he feel dizzy, then collapsed and hit his head,

Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier died, on Saturday, October 4, 2013. He was 63 years old

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Here is a recent picture of former political prisoner Evans Paul in a friendly conversation with two former Haitian Presidents: Prosper Avril and Jean Claude Duvalier. However, the relationship has not always been what shows in this picture below.

The picture of Evans Paul with actual president Michel Martelly and the two former presidents having a friendly conversation was not always what it is today. Quite contrary, Mr. Evans Paul is a victim of the both Prosper Avril and Jean Claude Duvalier.

Mr Evans Paul, Jean Auguste Mesieux and Marino Etienne were tortured and presented at the National Television under the Government of Prosper Avril

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Here it is. Fritzto Canton, the attorney for former Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier, has been named by President michel Martelly to head the CEP.

Since this nomination, there have been lot of comments made by various sectors of the population.

Some of the critics suggested that the change in the CEP confirms that the neo-Duvalier regime will do whatever is necessary to stay in power.

Do you think the appointment of Fritzto Canton to head the CEP will affect the result? Do you agree with President Michel Martelly who decided to move forward with the formation of a CEP to insure that election is finally taking place in Haiti this year?

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In 1989, former Haitian President, Proper Avril, authorized the torture and arrest of six political activists, including Evans Paul, then-Port-au-Prince Mayor.

By 1991, Avril faced a lawsuit brought by CCR, who sued under the Alien Tort Statue. Lawyers used Filartiga v. Pena-Irala case to mount their defense.

In 1994, Evans et al received $41 million in punitive damages. This marked the first time a Haitian dictator had been convicted of human rights abuses ever.

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Here is a picture of the Duvalier Dynasty. From Francois Duvalier to jean-Claude Duvalier and now to Francois-Nicholas Duvalier. The Duvalier family has had over the years great influence and statue in the Haitian society. Francois and Jean-Claude Duvalier ruled Haiti for a number of years, Lately, according to the rumors, Francois-Nicholas Duvalier is also interested in politic and is likely to run for an elected position in the next election in Haiti

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The former CNN host Soledad O'Brien, managed to get an interview from the former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, also known as "Baby Doc." He appeared frail but explained to the host for a first segment for Al Jazeera America that under his government, Haiti was much better in term of security and economic development. In that same segment, Soledad O'Brien also interviewed a former political prisoner, Duval, who had a totally different view of the condition under the Duvalier regime
Jean-Claude Duvalier ruled Haiti until he was ousted in 1986. During his government, he introduced cosmetic changes to the condition of the population.

He was ousted in 1986 but returned returned to Haiti on January 16, 2011 after his exile in France. On February 28, 2013, Duvalier pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption and human rights abuse.

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There are many unfounded claims surrounding the town of Casale. These include reports of a visit from the Pope in 1983. While some claim he stopped at the site during his short visit, others still say there is no documentation of this. Adding to their reason for dissent, the unlikelihood of such a visit in the 10 hour visit to Haiti the pope made on March 9th. Also up for debate was whether the reports of the number of Polish defectors were greatly exaggerated to promote the cause of Dessalines and allay fears of an 'all white' massacre.

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