The fees are associated to the taking pictures of two humanitarian planes in 1996.
Wednesday, Might 20, 2026 5:24PM
MIAMI — The Justice Division on Wednesday has charged former Cuban President Raul Castro with homicide over his alleged function within the taking pictures of two planes that have been carrying humanitarian support in 1996, based on a newly unsealed court docket docket. The shootdown resulted within the deaths of three People
The indictment marks a significant escalation in the USA’ ongoing strain marketing campaign to attain regime change of the island nation’s Communist-led authorities, although it isn’t instantly clear whether or not the 94-year-old Castro will finally see the within of a U.S. courtroom.
Cuba’s President Raul Castro listens to the Cuban and Venezuelan nationwide anthems throughout his welcome ceremony on the Miraflores presidential palace, March 17, 2015.
AP Picture/Ariana Cubillos, File
The indictment costs Castro with seven counts together with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of plane and homicide for every of the 4 passengers aboard the planes being flown by Brothers to the Rescue, a bunch that performed rescue missions for Cuban exiles who sought to flee the nation.
Performing Lawyer Common Todd Blanche and different senior officers are anticipated to talk about the fees later in Miami.
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