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DOJ pushing to indict Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of civilian planes, officials say
The Justice Department is pushing to indict Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes, according to two U.S. officials. The indictment would involve Cuba and four Cuban Americans were killed in the attack. The investigation is centered on the downing and is being pursued in the Southern District of Florida. Sources say the action could come in coming days, with officials noting the target is Castro and the Cuban government. Disagreements exist over timing and scope, with NBC and ABC reporting the push to indict, while PBS highlights the indictment preparation, and both note the broader pressure on Cuba.
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DOJ pushing to indict Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of civilian planes, officials say
The Justice Department is pushing to indict 94-year-old Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter. One of the officials says the criminal action is over two civilian planes on a volunteer mission that were downed by Cuba in 1996. Four Cuban Americans were.
Possible US indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro in coming days: Sources
The investigation centered around the 1996 shootdown of planes. The U.S. could announce a possible criminal indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro in the coming days, sources familiar with the matter said. The investigation, which is being done in the Southern District of Florida, has centered around the.
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2016, file photo, Cuba President Raul Castro speaks during a rally in Havana, Cuba. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan, File) Former Cuban President Raul Castro looks at the Cuban flag during his speech at the event celebrating the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the revolution in Santiago, Cuba.
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Eric Tucker, Associated Press Eric Tucker, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro.