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Bail Denied to Cuban-Born Terrorists
Jailed in US
WASHINGTON, December 10 (RHC--PL).--
Miami Judge James Cohn has denied bail to Cuban
terrorists Santiago Alvarez and Osvaldo Mitat,
accused of possessing an arsenal of military weapons
and firearms. The judge said the weapons were highly
dangerous and had no use other than"hurting people."
Santiago Alvarez, 64, is
known to have a close relationship with fugitive
from Venezuelan justice Luis Posada Carriles, who is
currently enjoying protection by U.S. authorities.
Local media sources report that Alvarez is part of a
group that helped Posada illegally enter the U.S. on
one of his boats.
Alvarez and Mitat have been
charged with seven counts of possession of illegal
weapons, including machine guns, grenades and
launchers, as well as equipment for detonating
explosives.
Right-wing groups in
southern Florida are protesting a prosecution motion
to hold the trial outside of Miami. Prosecution
sources say Fort Lauderdale or another city would be
preferable.
Alvarez and Mitat are
scheduled to appear in court Tuesday in Miami. |
