Judge cites terror concerns, rules Posada must stay in jail

[Mika]

Judge cites terror concerns, rules Posada must stay in jail
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/breaking_news/12222041.htm

An immigration judge on Monday rejected a request by Luis Posada Carriles to be released on bond, ruling the Cuban exile must remain in detention until his case is resolved.
Judge William L. Abbott cited allegations that Posada is a terror suspect and concerns he would flee if granted bond.
Listing a series of terror allegations against Posada over the years, Abbott said even Posada's participation in operations against Cuba in the early 1960s could be considered terror under today's standards.

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Archambeault told the judge he planned to renew his request to transfer Posada's case to Miami, citing Posada's skin cancer. Archambeault also dropped Posada's contention that he is still a U.S. resident, noting that his client was withdrawing that claim because he didn't want to add peripheral issues to the case.

Another issue Abbott cited was Venezuela's extradition request for Posada. He said that according to U.S. law, a person detained in the United States for being illegally in the country and who is suspected of terrorism in another country must remain in custody.

The judge rejected a request by Posada's lawyers to throw out the government's evidence against Posada on the ground it's hearsay. Abbott said hearsay was admissible in immigration court.

[gman16]

1. Is Posada CIA?

How old is he that he might have participated in the Bay of Pigs invasion?
If he is linked to that, that might link him to CIA contractors from Miami (used in the BOP invasion) which would be another piece of the puzzle.

[Robbien]

2. Yes he is involved in the Bay of Pigs

There is another thread going in GD which is discussing the Bay of Pigs request made by the judge in this case

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4193118