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New developments this morning as the U.S. is preparing to take a major step against one of Cuba's most powerful figures
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Justice Department and the FBI are expected to announce criminal charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro
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the brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Reports say U.S. officials plan to accuse Cuba's leadership of ordering the shootdown of civilian planes in 1996
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The two brothers-to-the-rescue aircraft had departed from Florida and were part of a group that flew missions supporting Cubans trying to leave the island
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The Cuban Air Force shot down both planes over international waters, killing four Cuban-Americans
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NBC News reports a grand jury has already returned an indictment, though the specific charges have not been made public
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to take part in today's announcement in Miami
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home to one of the country's largest Cuban-American communities. The case surfaces as the United States continues to increase pressure on Cuba's government
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The island has faced deep economic struggles, including fuel shortages, repeated blackouts, and growing poverty
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Just last week, CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba and met with officials from the country's interior ministry
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where he said the U.S. was prepared to engage in security and economic issues
