NEW : Manuel Noriega could be back in Panama by early September . France : He will not appeal the extradition order , his attorney said . He is accused in France of ordering the killing of a political rival . The ex - Panamanian president was sentenced in France for money smuggling .
NEW : Manuel Noriega could be back in Panama by early September . NEW : He will not appeal the extradition order , his attorney says . He is accused in Panama of ordering the killing of a political rival . The ex-Panamanian leader was sentenced in France for money laundering .