What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Summary
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in the U.S. with murder and conspiracy for his role in the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles. The planes were downed off the Cuban coast, killing four Americans, and the indictment accuses Castro of ordering the attack while serving as Cuba’s defense minister.Key Facts
- Raúl Castro was charged for involvement in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes flown by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue.
- The planes were shot down by Cuban fighter jets, killing four American nationals.
- Brothers to the Rescue had flown planes dropping leaflets calling for Cubans to oppose their government.
- Castro and his brother Fidel, then Cuban president, were said to have made the final decisions on using deadly force.
- The indictment includes charges of murder, conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, and destruction of aircraft.
- The charges carry possible penalties of life in prison or the death penalty.
- It is not clear if or when Castro will be brought to the U.S. to face trial.
- Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the justice system uses various methods to try to bring indicted individuals to court.
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