Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega is seen next to police officers upon his arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY PROFILE)

Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega is seen next to police officers upon his arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega is seen upon his arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega is seen upon his arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega (seated) is seen next to police officers upon his arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega (seated) is seen next to police officers upon his arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW PROFILE TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A prison ward pushes Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega in a wheelchair upon Noriega's arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega sits in a wheelchair next to a prison warden (L) and a police officer after his arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW DRUGS SOCIETY)

Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega (seated) is seen next to police officers upon his arrival at Renacer prison, outside Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was extradited back to the country on Sunday and taken straight to prison to serve a 20-year sentence for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A Spanish Iberia Airlines plane carrying Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega is seen upon his arrival from Spain, in Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, left Paris early on Sunday, headed for a prison in his home country to serve a 20-year term for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering during his time in power. Noriega switched flights and boarded the Iberia airline plane upon arriving in Spain from Paris. REUTERS/Alberto Lowe (PANAMA - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS TRANSPORT)

A man believed to be Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega (L in brown) is assisted by police officer as he exits from a car upon arriving at Renacer prison outside Panama City, December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, left Paris early on Sunday, headed for a prison in his home country to serve a 20-year term for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering during his time in power. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A man believed to be Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega (2nd L) is assisted by police officers as he exits from a car upon arriving at Renacer prison outside Panama City, December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, left Paris early on Sunday, headed for a prison in his home country to serve a 20-year term for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering during his time in power. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A man believed to be Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega (C in brown) is assisted by police officers as he exits from a car upon arriving at Renacer prison outside Panama City, December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, left Paris early on Sunday, headed for a prison in his home country to serve a 20-year term for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering during his time in power. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Spanish Iberia Airlines plane carrying Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega is seen upon his arrival from Spain, in Panama City December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, left Paris early on Sunday, headed for a prison in his home country to serve a 20-year term for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering during his time in power. Noriega switched flights and boarded the Iberia airline plane upon arriving in Spain from Paris. REUTERS/Alberto Lowe (PANAMA - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS TRANSPORT)

An airport worker walks near the plane carrying Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega as he is extradited to Panama, at Orly airport near Paris December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's ruthless drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, is to be returned home on Sunday, headed for a jungle prison to serve a 20-year term for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering during his time in power. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS TRANSPORT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

The plane carrying Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega as he is extradited to Panama, is seen at Orly airport near Paris December 11, 2011. Noriega, Panama's ruthless drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, is to be returned home on Sunday, headed for a jungle prison to serve a 20-year term for the murders of opponents during his rule. Noriega, now 77, was toppled in a U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989 and has spent the last two decades behind bars, first in Florida and then in France after being convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering during his time in power. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS TRANSPORT)

A police officer stands guard behind a security fence at the entrance of Renacer prison, where Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega could be taken to, outside Panama City December 10, 2011. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, France said on Thursday. A French court ruled in November that Noriega could be extradited to the central American country he once ruled, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Police officers stand guard on a street in the historical neighbourhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 10, 2011. El Chorrillo was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, France said on Thursday. A French court ruled in November that Noriega could be extradited to the central American country he once ruled, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Cesar Duran shows a spray painting of former Panama leader Manuel Noriega on a car outside an old building in the historical neighbourhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 10, 2011. El Chorrillo was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, France said on Thursday. A French court ruled in November that Noriega could be extradited to the central American country he once ruled, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Two supporters of former Panama leader Manuel Noriega sit in front of old newspaper clippings and images of Noriega outside his old home in the historical neighbourhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 10, 2011. El Chorrillo was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, France said on Thursday. A French court ruled in November that Noriega could be extradited to the central American country he once ruled, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A street vendor waits for clients outside an old building in the historical neighbourhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 10, 2011. El Chorrillo was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, France said on Thursday. A French court ruled in November that Noriega could be extradited to the central American country he once ruled, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW BUSINESS)

People walk past a bus with an image of the President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez on a street near the historical neighbourhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 10, 2011. El Chorrillo was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, France said on Thursday. A French court ruled in November that Noriega could be extradited to the central American country he once ruled, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW TRANSPORT)

A woman holds up clipping of an old newspaper as she take part in a rally calling for former dictator Manuel Noriega to serve his prison sentence in Panama, in Panama City December 9, 2011. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, after a French court ruled that he could be extradited. Noriega, 77, is expected to be eligible for house arrest due to his age. He could also fight his sentence for involvement in the killing of his political opponent Hugo Spadafora, handed down in absentia, and two other similar sentences, to be served concurrently. The newspaper reads" Forbidden-forget". REUTERS/Alberto Lowe (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Police officers stand guard behind a security fence at the entrance of Renacer prison, where Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega could be taken to, outside Panama City December 10, 2011. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, France said on Thursday. A French court ruled in November that Noriega could be extradited to the central American country he once ruled, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A man sits outside his old home in the historical neighbourhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 10, 2011. El Chorrillo was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, France said on Thursday. A French court ruled in November that Noriega could be extradited to the central American country he once ruled, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A woman takes part in a rally calling for former dictator Manuel Noriega to serve his prison sentence in Panama, in Panama City December 9, 2011. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, after a French court ruled that he could be extradited. Noriega, 77, is expected to be eligible for house arrest due to his age. He could also fight his sentence for involvement in the killing of his political opponent Hugo Spadafora, handed down in absentia, and two other similar sentences, to be served concurrently. The words on the t-shirt read, "Forgive but not forget". REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

People from civil organizations take part in a rally calling for former dictator Manuel Noriega to serve his prison sentence in Panama, in Panama City December 9, 2011. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, after a French court ruled that he could be extradited. Noriega, 77, is expected to be eligible for house arrest due to his age. He could also fight his sentence for involvement in the killing of his political opponent Hugo Spadafora, handed down in absentia, and two other similar sentences, to be served concurrently. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A man holds a sign during a rally calling for former dictator Manuel Noriega to serve his prison sentence in Panama, in Panama City December 9, 2011. Noriega will return to his country this weekend, where he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, after a French court ruled that he could be extradited. Noriega, 77, is expected to be eligible for house arrest due to his age. He could also fight his sentence for involvement in the killing of his political opponent Hugo Spadafora, handed down in absentia, and two other similar sentences, to be served concurrently. The sign reads "Noriega, it's pay time". REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A man covers his car in front of an old building in the historical neighborhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 7, 2011. "El Chorrillo" was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: SOCIETY)

Amelia Denis de Icaza Park is seen in the historical neighborhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 7, 2011. "El Chorrillo" was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. Picture taken December 7, 2011. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: SOCIETY)

Children wait outside of their old home in the historical neighborhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 7, 2011. "El Chorrillo" was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. Picture taken December 7, 2011. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: SOCIETY)

An elderly man walks on a street in the historical neighbourhood of "El Chorrillo" in Panama City December 7, 2011. "El Chorrillo" was partially destroyed in the 1989 U.S. invasion to oust General Manuel Noriega. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A general view shows an abandoned home that belonged to Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega in Panama City December 6, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick him up by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A general view shows an abandoned home that belonged to Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega in Panama City December 6, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick him up by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A general view shows an abandoned home that belonged to Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega in Panama City December 6, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick him up by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A general view shows the entrance of an abandoned home that belonged to Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega in Panama City, December 6, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick him up by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A police officer stands guard at Renacer prison, where Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega could be taken to, outside Panama City December 5, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick up Noriega by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A motorcyclist drives past an abandoned home belonging to Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega, December 6, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick him up by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Julio Berrios, the lawyer of Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega, speaks during an interview with Reuters television in Panama City December 6, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick him up by Christmas, according to Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Julio Berrios, the lawyer of Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega, speaks during an interview with Reuters television in Panama City December 6, 2011, about Noriega's possible arrival to a prison on the outskirts of the city. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick him up by Christmas, according to Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW HEADSHOT)

A view of a part of Renacer prison, where Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega could be taken to, outside Panama City December 5, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick up Noriega by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A girl looks at images of Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega outside a supermarket in Panama City December 5, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick up Noriega by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Street vendor Andres Gonzalez, a supporter of Panama's former leader Manuel Noriega, places his hand on a picture of Noriega outside a supermarket in Panama City December 5, 2011. A French court on November 23, 2011 ruled former Panamanian strongman Noriega could be extradited to the country he once ruled, where he is facing a 20-year prison sentence. Panama expects to pick up Noriega by Christmas, according to Panama's Foreign Minister Roberto Henriquez. REUTERS/Henry Romero (PANAMA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Family members of victims of the invasion of Panama, cry during a grave visit marking the 21st anniversary of intervention by U.S. troops in 1989, seeking the arrest of former leader Manuel Noriega currently in jail in France, at Panama City December 20, 2010. REUTERS/Alberto Lowe (PANAMA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY CIVIL UNREST)

Panama's ambassador to France Henry Faarup (C) arrives for the first day of the trial of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega at courthouse in Paris June 28, 2010. Noriega, who risks 10 years jail time in France for money laundering, appeared in court on the first day of a hearing expected to last three days. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

French lawyers Olivier Metzner (R) and Yves Leberquier (C), who represent former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, arrive for the first day of Noriega's trial at courthouse in Paris June 28, 2010. Noriega, who risks 10 years jail time in France for money laundering, appeared in court on the first day of a hearing expected to last three days. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

French lawyer Olivier Metzner (L), who represent former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, speaks to the media for the first day of Noriega's trial at courthouse in Paris June 28, 2010. Noriega, who risks 10 years jail time in France for money laundering, appeared in court on the first day of a hearing expected to last three days. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

French lawyer Olivier Metzner, who represent former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, speaks to the media as he arrives at the courthouse in Paris November 23, 2011. A French appeals court on Wednesday gave its definitive approval for former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega to be extradited to his home country to serve a 20-year prison sentence for human rights crimes. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

French lawyer Yves Leberquier, who represents former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, arrives for the first day of Noriega's trial at courthouse in Paris June 28, 2010. Noriega, who risks 10 years jail time in France for money laundering, appeared in court on the first day of a hearing expected to last three days. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

Sandra (L) and Thays, daughters of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, arrive for the first day of his trial at courthouse in Paris June 28, 2010. Noriega, who risks 10 years jail time in France for money laundering, appeared in court on the first day of a hearing expected to last three days. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

Sandra (L), daughter of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, arrives for the first day of her father's trial at courthouse in Paris June 28, 2010. Noriega, who risks 10 years jail time in France for money laundering, appeared in court on the first day of a hearing expected to last three days. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

Sandra (L) and Thays, daughters of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega arrive for the first day of his trial at courthouse in Paris June 28, 2010. Noriega, who risks 10 years jail time in France for money laundering, appeared in court on the first day of a hearing expected to last three days. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS)

Police escort a car, believed to transport former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, as it leaves the Paris Courts for La Sante prison April 27, 2010. Noriega, who is facing 10 years jail time in France for money laundering. will stay in prison pending a possible re-trial, a judge ruled on Tuesday. Lawyers for Noriega, who was extradited from the United States overnight, had called for his immediate release, citing his immunity as a former head of state, his age and his statute as a prisoner of war. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A police car, believed to transport former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, leaves the Paris Courts for La Sante prison April 27, 2010. Noriega, who is facing 10 years jail time in France for money laundering. will stay in prison pending a possible re-trial, a judge ruled on Tuesday. Lawyers for Noriega, who was extradited from the United States overnight, had called for his immediate release, citing his immunity as a former head of state, his age and his statute as a prisoner of war. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A police car, believed to transport former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, leaves the Paris Courts for La Sante prison April 27, 2010. Noriega, who is facing 10 years jail time in France for money laundering. will stay in prison pending a possible re-trial, a judge ruled on Tuesday. Lawyers for Noriega, who was extradited from the United States overnight, had called for his immediate release, citing his immunity as a former head of state, his age and his statute as a prisoner of war. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE)

Police escort a car, believed to transport former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, as it leaves the Paris Courts for La Sante prison April 27, 2010. Noriega, who is facing 10 years jail time in France for money laundering. will stay in prison pending a possible re-trial, a judge ruled on Tuesday. Lawyers for Noriega, who was extradited from the United States overnight, had called for his immediate release, citing his immunity as a former head of state, his age and his statute as a prisoner of war. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

French lawyers Olivier Metzner (C) and Yves Leberquier (L), who represent former Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega, speak with journalists at courthouse in Paris April 27, 2010. Noriega, 76, was overthrown in a U.S. invasion in 1989, was flown to Paris after being taken from a cell in Miami, where he had completed a 17-year sentence for drug smuggling. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Olivier Metzner, one of former Panamanian dictator and convicted drug smuggler Manuel Noriega's French lawyers, walks inside the courthouse in Paris April 27, 2010. Noriega, 76, was overthrown in a U.S. invasion in 1989, was flown to Paris after being taken from a cell in Miami, where he had completed a 17-year sentence for drug smuggling. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

Olivier Metzner, one of former Panamanian dictator and convicted drug smuggler Manuel Noriega's French lawyers, walks inside the courthouse in Paris April 27, 2010. Noriega, 76, was overthrown in a U.S. invasion in 1989, was flown to Paris after being taken from a cell in Miami, where he had completed a 17-year sentence for drug smuggling. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A supporter of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega looks at a portrait of Noriega in Panama City January 29, 2009. Noriega, who is in his 70s, has remained in a Miami-area prison pending completion of his appeal against transfer to France, where he has been convicted in absentia of laundering millions in cocaine profits through French banks and using drug money to buy three luxury apartments. REUTERS/Alberto Lowe (PANAMA)