1990 - Panamanian military dies in prison as he awaits extradition decision . The U.S. government has portrayed Noriega as the ultimate crooked cop -- a man who was paid millions by the Medellin drug cartel to protect cocaine and money shipments . France pushing for him to be returned to Panama . France wants Noriega to stand trial on drug charges . Panama wants him on murder charges , but he will be under house arrest .
1990 - Panamanian military dies in prison as he awaits extradition decision . France pushing for him to be returned to Panama . France wants Noriega to stand trial on drug charges . Panama wants him on murder charges , but he will be under house arrest .