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world9 days ago•122 min saved

US Charges Raúl Castro with Conspiracy to Murder Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

US authorities have formally charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro with conspiracy to commit murder regarding the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft. This federal action follows a May 2026 indictment and complements a recent state-level warrant from Florida, aiming to prevent a potential presidential pardon. While the charges are largely symbolic given Castro's age and location in Cuba, they mark a significant escalation in US legal pressure on Havana.

via AP News|

#1996-shootdown #brothers-to-the-rescue #cuba

world13 days ago•1 min saved

Maduro and wife reject new torture charges in New York court

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to new conspiracy-to-commit-torture charges in a New York federal court on October 15. The superseding indictment adds to existing drug trafficking counts, alleging a state-sponsored repression system. Both defendants rejected the claims as false, while their lawyers maintain sovereign immunity defenses. A trial is scheduled for June 2027.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#cilia-flores #nicolas-maduro #torture-charges

international1 month ago•1 min saved

US transfers 18 suspects in Haiti president’s 2021 killing to Florida for trial

Eighteen suspects, including 17 Colombian former soldiers and a former Haitian official, were transferred from Haiti to Florida to face US charges for the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise. US prosecutors state 30 individuals have been indicted in the case, with four already convicted in Miami. The transfer marks a significant step in a five-year investigation, though Haiti’s domestic justice system remains stalled by gang violence and legal disputes over the transfer's status.

via BBC|

#colombian-mercenaries #gang-violence #haiti

crime-and-justice2 months ago•50 min saved

Tennessee executes Darrell Hines as US death penalty cases surge

Tennessee executed Anthony Darrell Hines on Thursday for the 1985 murder of Catherine Jenkins. The execution occurred less than three months after a failed attempt on another inmate. This event coincides with a broader national trend where three men were executed on the same day across different states, reflecting a sharp rise in capital punishment despite declining public support.

via WZTV|

#anthony-darrell-hines #catherine-jenkins #crime-and-justice

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Man charged with stabbing two teens with a fork on Chicago-to-Germany flight

A man on a flight from Chicago to Germany stabbed two teenagers with a fork and assaulted crew members, leading to the flight's diversion to Boston and his subsequent arrest. He faces federal charges with potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison.

via CNN|

#airline-safety #diversion #flight-incident

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Louisiana Man Allegedly Involved in Hamas Attack, U.S. Authorities Say

A Louisiana resident, Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, has been accused by US prosecutors of participating in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and of providing support to a terrorist organization, after allegedly traveling to the US on a fraudulent visa and coordinating armed fighters. He was arrested in Louisiana and denies the charges.

via BBC|

#7-october-attack #hamas #louisiana

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Indictment of Comey Sparks Political and Judicial Tensions

The indictment of James Comey has raised concerns about the potential politicization of the US justice system, with implications for Donald Trump's political retribution.

via Financial Times|

#comey #donald-trump #indictment

crime1 year ago•6 min saved

US Woman Jailed for $17 Million North Korea-Linked Remote Work Scam

A US woman, Christina Chapman, was sentenced to over eight years in prison for her role in a scheme where North Korean operatives used remote work jobs to steal identities, generate millions of dollars, and fund North Korea's nuclear program, highlighting the risks of remote hiring and cybercrime.

via The Guardian|

#crime #cybercrime #identity-theft

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Venezuelan Ex-Spy Chief Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Narco-Terrorism

Hugo Carvajal, Venezuela's former military intelligence chief, pleaded guilty in the US to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges, implicating him in a high-ranking Venezuelan military drug-smuggling organization and revealing potential information about the Maduro government. His plea marks a significant shift from his previous denials and may involve a plea deal, amidst ongoing US accusations against Maduro and his circle.

via BBC|

#drug-trafficking #hugo-carvajal #narco-terrorism

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Ex-Venezuelan Spymaster Admits to Drug Trafficking and Narco-Terrorism

Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan military intelligence chief and close associate of Hugo Chavez, pleaded guilty in a US court to charges including narcoterrorism conspiracy and drug trafficking, linked to a cartel that partnered with FARC to flood the US with cocaine, with sentencing scheduled for October.

via Al Jazeera|

#drug-trafficking #hugo-carvajal #narcoterrorism

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Ex-Syrian Prison Chief Charged with Torture in US

A former Syrian military official, Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, has been charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture after being arrested in California for visa fraud. Al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008, allegedly ordered severe physical and mental abuse of prisoners. His arrest highlights the US's commitment to holding war criminals accountable, even for crimes committed abroad. Al-Sheikh denies the charges, calling them politically motivated. If convicted, he faces significant prison time for both torture and immigration fraud.

via CNN|

#human-rights #immigration-fraud #politics

us-news1 year ago•0 min saved

DOJ Launches Civil Rights Probe into Sonya Massey Shooting

The U.S. has launched an investigation into the killing of Sonya Massey, focusing on uncovering the circumstances and identifying those responsible for her death.

via The New York Times|

#homicide #investigation #legal

politics3 years ago•0 min saved

Justice Alito's Controversial Luxury Trips with Billionaire Paul Singer

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has defended his decision to go on a fishing trip with billionaire Paul Singer, saying that he did not discuss any cases with him. Critics have raised concerns about the potential conflict of interest, as Singer's hedge fund has been involved in several cases that have come before the Supreme Court.

via Financial Times|

#billionaire #fishing-trip #paul-singer