Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday announced the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago. After Blanche answered some questions about the charges, CBS News' Cristian Benavides joined with additional reporting.
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Watch: Blanche takes questions on Raúl Castro indictment
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday announced the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago. After Blanche answered some questions about the charges, CBS News' Cristian Benavides joined
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