White House Urges Cuba To Release U.S. ContractorAn outraged White House wants the Cuban government to immediately release an American international development worker sentenced to 15 years in prison for crimes against the state.
Trial Of Contractor With Md. Ties Ends In Cuba, No VerdictThe trial of a U.S. government contractor facing up to 20 years in jail on charges he sought to undermine Cuba's government wrapped up Saturday after both sides gave closing arguments, but there was no immediate word of a verdict.