Posada closer to release on bond
TheVoiceInside
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Ayayai.....why am I not surprised. Letting this man go because he is old and frail. They should send him to Venezuela. Even though they don't have the death penalty there.
Posada closer to release on bond
BY JAY WEAVER
Cuban exile militant Luis Posada Carriles could be released as early as Wednesday from a jail in New Mexico near the Texas border if U.S. authorities don't take immediate action to appeal his bond or place him in immigration detention.
Posada took one step closer to moving to Miami on a $350,000 bond as he awaits trial on immigration fraud charges in a Texas federal court.
Posada's release from jail could be imminent, thanks to yet another ruling by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone. She rejected the U.S. government's request to reconsider her recent decision on Posada's bond and to hold another hearing to reassess the sufficiency of his bail.
Justice Department lawyers argued in vain that the former CIA operative could flee the country to evade his May 11 trial if his bond is not set higher.
A Justice Department spokesman declined to say what prosecutors might do. ''We're weighing our options on whether to appeal,'' said Dean Boyd.
Posada's Miami lawyer, Arturo Hernandez, was poised to post his client's bond and seek his immediate release. ''We're going to proceed in accordance with the court's order,'' Hernandez said.
Meanwhile, an advocacy group that has condemned the 79-year-old anti-Castro militant as a ''terrorist'' said he should not be released. Instead, Free the Cuban Five -- named after a group of Cuban men convicted of being spies for Fidel Castro -- said Posada should be charged with terrorism in U.S. courts or extradited to Venezuela.
In 1985, Posada escaped from prison in Venezuela after his arrest in connection with the 1976 bombing of a Cuban airliner that killed 73 people. He is wanted by Venezuelan authorities.
''We demand that the U.S. government cease protecting the terrorist Luis Posada Carriles,'' Odalys Perez Rodriguez, daughter of the Cuban airliner's captain, said in a telephone press conference held by Free the Cuban Five.
''We demand that the U.S. government indict [him] as a terrorist,'' she added. ``We demand that if the U.S. government doesn't want to try [him] as a terrorist, then the U.S. government should extradite him to Venezuela.''
In addition, Posada has been accused of -- but not charged with -- masterminding tourist site bombings in Havana that killed an Italian in 1997. A federal grand jury is investigating that case.
''Luis Posada Carriles is a terrorist, and the U.S. government has refused to define him as so,'' said Livio di Celmo of Montreal, whose brother, Fabio di Celmo, was killed in one bombing attack in Havana a decade ago. ``This [release on bond] is an insult to my brother and the other victims of terrorism.''
Posada's mere presence -- and possible release -- in the United States has stirred controversy for the federal government.
The latest legal maneuvering by the Justice Department's counterterrorism lawyers reveals their tough stand to keep the controversial exile figure behind bars -- though Free the Cuban Five advocates say it's ``all show.''
In Texas, Posada faces trial on charges of lying at his naturalization hearing and on an official application about how he entered the country illegally.
If the Justice Department fails to block Posada's bond, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could step in to detain him until trial because the Cuban-born Venezuelan citizen faces a deportation order. However, an immigration judge has already ruled that he cannot be sent back to Cuba or Venezuela because he could be tortured in those countries.
Posada has claimed he came to America across the Mexico-Texas border in March 2005. Federal authorities, relying on an FBI informant, have accused Posada of arriving on a shrimp boat manned by a group of Miami exiles. The informant, Gilberto Abascal, has said he was on the vessel that brought Posada here. Posada's attorney obtained information from the U.S. government showing that Abascal had been in contact with Cuban intelligence officials.
If the judge's bond ruling stands, Posada can post the $350,000 bail and live with his wife in Miami under 24-hour house confinement, leaving only for doctors' appointments or to meet with his attorney. Family members and supporters have pledged assets to secure his bond.
Posada, described as ''frail'' by Cardone, would be subject to electronic monitoring and not be allowed to contact codefendants or witnesses.
Cardone's ruling was the first major legal victory for Posada since immigration agents detained him in May 2005 in Miami-Dade County, accusing him of being in the country illegally.
Posada closer to release on bond
BY JAY WEAVER
Cuban exile militant Luis Posada Carriles could be released as early as Wednesday from a jail in New Mexico near the Texas border if U.S. authorities don't take immediate action to appeal his bond or place him in immigration detention.
Posada took one step closer to moving to Miami on a $350,000 bond as he awaits trial on immigration fraud charges in a Texas federal court.
Posada's release from jail could be imminent, thanks to yet another ruling by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone. She rejected the U.S. government's request to reconsider her recent decision on Posada's bond and to hold another hearing to reassess the sufficiency of his bail.
Justice Department lawyers argued in vain that the former CIA operative could flee the country to evade his May 11 trial if his bond is not set higher.
A Justice Department spokesman declined to say what prosecutors might do. ''We're weighing our options on whether to appeal,'' said Dean Boyd.
Posada's Miami lawyer, Arturo Hernandez, was poised to post his client's bond and seek his immediate release. ''We're going to proceed in accordance with the court's order,'' Hernandez said.
Meanwhile, an advocacy group that has condemned the 79-year-old anti-Castro militant as a ''terrorist'' said he should not be released. Instead, Free the Cuban Five -- named after a group of Cuban men convicted of being spies for Fidel Castro -- said Posada should be charged with terrorism in U.S. courts or extradited to Venezuela.
In 1985, Posada escaped from prison in Venezuela after his arrest in connection with the 1976 bombing of a Cuban airliner that killed 73 people. He is wanted by Venezuelan authorities.
''We demand that the U.S. government cease protecting the terrorist Luis Posada Carriles,'' Odalys Perez Rodriguez, daughter of the Cuban airliner's captain, said in a telephone press conference held by Free the Cuban Five.
''We demand that the U.S. government indict [him] as a terrorist,'' she added. ``We demand that if the U.S. government doesn't want to try [him] as a terrorist, then the U.S. government should extradite him to Venezuela.''
In addition, Posada has been accused of -- but not charged with -- masterminding tourist site bombings in Havana that killed an Italian in 1997. A federal grand jury is investigating that case.
''Luis Posada Carriles is a terrorist, and the U.S. government has refused to define him as so,'' said Livio di Celmo of Montreal, whose brother, Fabio di Celmo, was killed in one bombing attack in Havana a decade ago. ``This [release on bond] is an insult to my brother and the other victims of terrorism.''
Posada's mere presence -- and possible release -- in the United States has stirred controversy for the federal government.
The latest legal maneuvering by the Justice Department's counterterrorism lawyers reveals their tough stand to keep the controversial exile figure behind bars -- though Free the Cuban Five advocates say it's ``all show.''
In Texas, Posada faces trial on charges of lying at his naturalization hearing and on an official application about how he entered the country illegally.
If the Justice Department fails to block Posada's bond, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could step in to detain him until trial because the Cuban-born Venezuelan citizen faces a deportation order. However, an immigration judge has already ruled that he cannot be sent back to Cuba or Venezuela because he could be tortured in those countries.
Posada has claimed he came to America across the Mexico-Texas border in March 2005. Federal authorities, relying on an FBI informant, have accused Posada of arriving on a shrimp boat manned by a group of Miami exiles. The informant, Gilberto Abascal, has said he was on the vessel that brought Posada here. Posada's attorney obtained information from the U.S. government showing that Abascal had been in contact with Cuban intelligence officials.
If the judge's bond ruling stands, Posada can post the $350,000 bail and live with his wife in Miami under 24-hour house confinement, leaving only for doctors' appointments or to meet with his attorney. Family members and supporters have pledged assets to secure his bond.
Posada, described as ''frail'' by Cardone, would be subject to electronic monitoring and not be allowed to contact codefendants or witnesses.
Cardone's ruling was the first major legal victory for Posada since immigration agents detained him in May 2005 in Miami-Dade County, accusing him of being in the country illegally.
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This just sickens me. The man is a terrorist and our government is just going to let him go. I'm sure had his name been Abdul Muhammed and he blew up an American airliner they would have locked the fucker up and tossed the damn key. Or if some other country was holding him we would be banging down the door to get our hands on him."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0
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By the way thank you for posting this. More people need to become aware of the government intention concerning Posada. Here we are fighting a "War on Terror" but we are willingly harboring one and preventing him from facing trial for his actions. I'm sure most people will not give a shit because his name is not Abdul or Muhammed."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0
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This is a perfect example of what a crock of shit this war on terror is. And why the hell doesnt the major media question the white house about this case. I would love to see what Tony Snow response would be. " ah Posada, he plays for the Yankees right?"0
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TheVoiceInside wrote:This is a perfect example of what a crock of shit this war on terror is. And why the hell doesnt the major media question the white house about this case. I would love to see what Tony Snow response would be. " ah Posada, he plays for the Yankees right?"
Please the major media outlets don't even spend 15 seconds on this case. I have written my congressman and both of my senators, numerous times, and still haven't received an answer from them."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0 -
mammasan wrote:By the way thank you for posting this. More people need to become aware of the government intention concerning Posada. Here we are fighting a "War on Terror" but we are willingly harboring one and preventing him from facing trial for his actions. I'm sure most people will not give a shit because his name is not Abdul or Muhammed.
No problem, down here there are a few reporters who actually follow this case.0 -
TheVoiceInside wrote:No problem, down here there are a few reporters who actually follow this case.
Well at least someone cares about seeing justice served."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0 -
freedom fighter ...
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mammasan wrote:Well at least someone cares about seeing justice served.
Its still PR, nobody in the US even know we exist.0 -
TheVoiceInside wrote:Its still PR, nobody in the US even know we exist.
Isn't that that island close to Florida."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0 -
mammasan wrote:Just like the 19 hikackers on 9/11 where freedom fighters.
what is most interesting is this is probably the 3rd or 4th time this has been mentioned but you won't find one person trying to defend him or the american gov't but in almost every other thread where the good US of A is being trashed - someone will pipe in one way or another ...
this one is hands off ...0 -
TheVoiceInside wrote:Its still PR, nobody in the US even know we exist.
carlos delgado for presidente0 -
polaris wrote:what is most interesting is this is probably the 3rd or 4th time this has been mentioned but you won't find one person trying to defend him or the american gov't but in almost every other thread where the good US of A is being trashed - someone will pipe in one way or another ...
this one is hands off ...
What I find most interesting is that so many people will defend this administration for invading a country because there may or may not have been some connection with terrorism, but will sit on their hands and do absolutely nothing when we are the ones who are aiding a terrorist."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0 -
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polaris wrote:carlos delgado for presidente
jeje I like Carlos very much, even if he plays for the Mets.0 -
mammasan wrote:What I find most interesting is that so many people will defend this administration for invading a country because there may or may not have been some connection with terrorism, but will sit on their hands and do absolutely nothing when we are the ones who are aiding a terrorist.
patriotism is a one way street0 -
polaris wrote:patriotism is a one way street
Patriotism is not a one way street. We have made it that way because we perfer to turn a blind eye to any wrong doings our country may take part in instead of standing up and fighting for a better country. Who is the true patriot, a person who will sit by as his government shit on anyone it pleases or the person that will stand up to said injustices because of his love of his country."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0 -
mammasan wrote:Patriotism is not a one way street. We have made it that way because we perfer to turn a blind eye to any wrong doings our country may take part in instead of standing up and fighting for a better country. Who is the true patriot, a person who will sit by as his government shit on anyone it pleases or the person that will stand up to said injustices because of his love of his country.
Nowadays the ones in power get to decide what patriotism is.0 -
mammasan wrote:Patriotism is not a one way street. We have made it that way because we perfer to turn a blind eye to any wrong doings our country may take part in instead of standing up and fighting for a better country. Who is the true patriot, a person who will sit by as his government shit on anyone it pleases or the person that will stand up to said injustices because of his love of his country.
right now and has been for a while - the former0 -
polaris wrote:right now and has been for a while - the former
I agree that it has been this way for a long time but that is because we have allowed that to happen. You can only blame the government for so much but in the end the responsibility falls on us for continuing to allow our government to get away with such things."When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul0
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