Brothers to the Rescue. September 6, 2000
My name is Roberto Villasante, I am an attorney. I represent Jose Basulto and the humanitarian organization Brothers to the Rescue. Mr. Basulto and I have met with the office of the Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, specifically his Deputy Chief of Staff, Manny Papir. We have also been
to the FBI office and the New York City Police Department 17th Precint.
The purpose of our meeting was to file a Criminal Offense Report with the Police Authorities in the City of New York. The Report notifies the City of New York that an individual who is responsible for the murders of three United States citizens and one lawful United States resident and the
attempted murder of my client and three others over international waters and in international airspace arrived in this city yesterday.
The facts surrounding the murders have already been established in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida where the perpetrator of these crimes was held liable in Civil Court.
We expect that this terrorist will claim protection from prosecution for his crimes by seeking immunity as a "Head of State."
It is our position that the law in the United States through International Treaty is well settled and that diplomatic immunity is NOT an absolute or total protection against prosecution for crimes committed by diplomats or even Heads of State.
We are asking that Mr. Basulto's Report and the possible charges of murder, attempted murder and terrorism be investigated.
Fidel Castro is the perpetrator of these crimes. We are asking that at the very least he be detained for questioning.
To investigate whether these particular crimes fall within the protection of immunity is a matter well within the power of the State of New York and the Federal authorities of the United States to determine. We simply ask the authorities to follow the Rule of Law, even with respect to Fidel
Castro-the dictatorial Head of State of Cuba.
Sent by:
Brothers to the Rescue
P. O. Box 430846, Miami, Florida 33243-0846
Phone (305) 477-1868, Fax: (305) 663-9510,
Web: www.hermanos.org.
E-mail: BrothersRescue@aol.com, Brothers@hermanos.org | 