By Kevin McCauley
Bob Barr, former Georgia Congressman and presidential candidate, is representing Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, who has returned to Haiti after a 25-year exile.
The former dictator is being investigated for corruption and embezzlement stemming from his 15-year rule of the nation.
Barr is spreading word that Duvalier's return is based on his desire to recover nearly $6M assets that have been frozen in a Switzerland bank. He claims Duvalier is looking to distribute those funds through a third party, such as the Red Cross, to help rebuild Haiti in the aftermath of its horrific earthquake.
Duvalier's critics say he is broke after a divorce and is looking to pocket the Swiss cash.
A new Swiss law goes into effect Feb. 1, making it easier for Duvalier to gain access to the funds as long as he is not charged in Haiti.
Barr told CNN that Haiti is much worse off now than when Duvalier was in power. He is confident that Haiti can emerge from the rubble strong than ever.
Duvalier denies any political ambitions.
Barr, the Libertarian Party's candidate in the 2008 presidential election, represents Duvalier on international, not legal matters.
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