Event overview
U.S. seeks to indict Cuba’s Raul Castro
The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly preparing or planning to indict Raul Castro, the former Cuban leader, with charges related to the 1996 downing of two aircraft. NBC News and BBC News cite sources confirming the indictment push, while Reuters reports that a formally announced indictment is planned for next Wednesday, per a DOJ official. The various reports describe a coordinated push by the U.S. government under the Trump administration era framing, with coverage noting the indictment would be part of a broader pressure campaign. Disagreement centers on timing and formal announcement details, with NBC and BBC referencing ongoing preparation and Reuters stating an imminent announcement next week.
Concrete downstream impact not stated in the supplied coverage.
US Justice Department working to indict former Cuban president Raul Castro
The US Justice Department is working to secure criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro, according to sources familiar with the matter. The scope of the investigation is unclear. But federal prosecutors have examined a number of possible charges including some related to the Cuban military’s 1996.
US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro next Wednesday, official says
The Trump administration plans to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro next Wednesday, according to a U.S. Justice Department official, in a move that would escalate the pressure campaign against the island's communist government.
U.S. seeks to indict Cuba’s Raul Castro
NBC News has learned the Justice Department is seeking to indict Cuba’s powerful former leader Raul Castro, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
The US justice department is reportedly preparing to indict aging Cuban leader Raúl Castro in the coming days over the shooting down of two aircraft three decades ago. The reported charges, which would need to be approved by a US grand jury, emerged as the director of the CIA travelled to Cuba to meet officials in.