John McAfee Arrested By Guatemala Police

John McAfee surfaced in public for the first time in weeks, saying he plans to ask for asylum in Guatemala because he fears persecution in Belize. McAfee spoke in a restaurant near a high-end hotel where he is staying in Guatemala City after sneaking out of neighbouring Belize. Police in Belize have called him a person of interest over the November killing of a fellow American expat, but say there is no warrant for his arrest. Since there are no restrictions on his travels, it is unclear why he would need any special status to stay in Guatemala. McAfee says he is being persecuted by the Belizean government and he has sensitive information about official corruption in that country. He has hired a well-known Guatemalan lawyer to assist him. "I need a safe place where I can actually speak out," McAfee said. "Now that I'm here I can speak freely. I can speak openly."

• 2012-12-06T18:12:49+00:00
• Duration: 01:43

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