U.S. Eyes Indictment Against Raul Castro, AP Sources Say
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island.
One of the people told the AP that the potential indictment is connected to Castro's alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of four planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. Castro was defense minister at the time.
All three people spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation.
Also Read | Fish Are at Risk as Warming World Chokes off Oxygen in Rivers.
The potential indictment — which would need to be approved by a grand jury — was reported earlier by CBS.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 15, 2026 11:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).