The potential indictment is related to Castro’s alleged role in the 1996 shooting down of a plane by an exile group in Miami, according to AP sources.
MIAMI — The Justice Department is preparing to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro after President Donald Trump threatened possible military action against him, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday. communist-run island.
The possible indictment is related to Castro’s alleged role in the 1996 downing of four planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers Rescue, one of the people told The Associated Press. Castro was defense minister at the time.
All three spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation.
CBS earlier reported on the potential indictment – which would require grand jury approval.
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