U.S. Unseals Indictment Against Raul Castro for 1996 Shoot-Down of unarmed U.S. civilian aircraft
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The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed a new indictment against Raul Modesto Castro Ruz, 94, from Holguin, Cuba, along with five others, for their alleged involvement in the 1996 shoot-down of two unarmed U.S. civilian aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue (BTTR). The incident, which occurred over international waters, resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including three U.S. citizens. The indictment charges the defendants with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and murder. If convicted, they could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. The announcement coincided with a ceremony in Miami honoring the victims.
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