Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Castro indictment is ‘big step forward’

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Castro indictment is ‘big step forward’ 08:07 UP NEXT Jan. 6 officers sue over Justice Department’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund 03:57 Mother of victim says Raúl Castro is ‘not going to get … Read more

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island. The allegations come as part of escalating pressure by the Trump administration on Cuba’s … Read more

Raúl Castro’s indictment marks important new chapter for the U.S. and Cuba: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell examines the next chapter … Read more

Raúl Castro indictment brings back history of Cuba’s downing of U.S. civilian planes

MIAMI — Families of four Cuban exiles who were killed in 1996 when the Cuban military shot down their civilian planes said Wednesday’s indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro was a long time coming. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I hope it’s justice for … Read more

Watch: Blanche announces indictment against Raúl Castro, 5 others over 1996 downing of planes

Watch: Blanche announces indictment against Raúl Castro, 5 others over 1996 downing of planes – CBS News Watch CBS News Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder and conspiracy charges Wednesday against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the downing of two planes in 1996. Source link

Watch: Blanche takes questions on Raúl Castro indictment

Acting 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. Source link