U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro and Pilots Over 1996 Plane Shootdown
U. S. federal prosecutors were reported to be preparing an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue, in the United States. NBC News and ABC News said the Justice Department was evaluating whether Castro could be charged for ordering the attack that killed four Americans.
Later, CNN and CBS News indicated that the Justice Department had filed an indictment against Castro, charging him with conspiracy and murder related to the shootdown. The BBC and The Guardian confirmed the filing, stating that the indictment targeted Castro for the 1996 incident. AP News added that five Cuban military pilots were also named in the indictment, expanding the case to include the individuals who piloted the jets that shot down the planes.
