Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announces a federal indictment charging former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five others in connection with the 1996 downing of two civilian planes by Cuban military aircraft. NBC News reports Blanche describes the indictment as a “big step forward” for Cuban Americans. NBC News also notes Blanche faces questions about how Castro could be taken into custody and stand trial in the United States. According to NBC’s reporting, Blanche says an arrest warrant has been issued for Castro. CBS News similarly describes Blanche addressing questions after the announcement in Miami and discussing the charges tied to the deaths of four Cuban Americans. PBS NewsHour reports Blanche states he expects Castro to face prosecution in the U.S., either “his own will or by another way,” without specifying further. Across the outlets, the key points are the announcement of the indictment, the involvement of Raúl Castro and additional defendants, the 1996 incident as the basis for the case, and Blanche’s comments about next steps and how the defendant might be brought before U.S. courts.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announces indictment of Raúl Castro and others
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announces a federal indictment charging former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five others in connection with the 1996 downing of two civilian planes by Cuban...
- Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announces an indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five other individuals.
- The charges relate to the 1996 downing of two civilian planes by Cuban military jets.
- NBC and CBS report an arrest warrant is issued for Raúl Castro.
- Blanche says he expects Castro to face prosecution in the United States, either voluntarily or through other means.
- NBC describes the announcement as a “big step forward” for Cuban Americans.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who announced the indictment Wednesday in Miami, said he expected former Cuban President Raúl Castro to appear in the U.S. for prosecution, either by "his own will or by another way."
3 months agoActing U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche discusses the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, charged with the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. He called the move a "big step forward" for Cuban Americans.
3 months agoActing Attorney General Todd Blanche said that an arrest warrant has been issued for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down two civilian planes, killing four Cuban Americans. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on how Blanche responded to questions over how Castro is expected to stand trial in the U.S.
3 months agoActing Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday announced the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago. After Blanche answered some questions about the charges, CBS News' Cristian Benavides joined with additional reporting.
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