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Florida AG Secures Arrest Warrant for Raúl Castro
Florida AG James Uthmeier obtains no-bond arrest warrant for Raúl Castro on conspiracy to kill four American pilots in 1996 aircraft shootdown.
In brief
Florida AG James Uthmeier obtains no-bond arrest warrant for Raúl Castro on conspiracy to kill four American pilots in 1996 aircraft shootdown. Florida has secured a state arrest warrant for Raúl Castro on conspiracy to commit first-degree murder related to the 1996 shootdown of four American pilots. Originally…
Florida AG Secures Arrest Warrant
Florida has obtained a state arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on a no-bond charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
Warrant Details
The warrant, issued in Miami-Dade County, directs immediate arrest and alleges conspiracy to kill four men aboard unarmed civilian aircraft.
1996 Shootdown Context
The incident involved Brothers to the Rescue aircraft flying unarmed to search for Cuban migrants stranded at sea.
Castro's Statement
Raúl Castro, now 95, stated he ordered military leaders to shoot down aircraft over Cuban waters without consulting others.
Cuban Government Response
Cuba rejected U.S. prosecution, claiming the aircraft violated Cuban airspace and Cuba acted in defense of sovereignty.
Extradition Plan
Florida authorities seek full extradition of Castro if arrested outside Florida, authorizing return to face felony charges.
The big picture
Florida has secured a state arrest warrant for Raúl Castro on conspiracy to commit first-degree murder related to the 1996 shootdown of four American pilots.
