Posted on Tuesday, 11.19.13
Hijacker who returned to US seeks release on bail
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIAMI -- An American who returned from Cuba to face U.S. charges that he
hijacked an airliner to Havana is seeking release on bail before trial.
A hearing was set Tuesday for 56-year-old William Potts, who was
convicted in Cuba of the 1984 hijacking of a New York-to-Miami Piedmont
Airlines flight. Potts has pleaded not guilty to U.S. air piracy
charges, which carry a prison sentence of between 20 years and life.
Federal prosecutors oppose bail for Potts, contending he is at risk of
fleeing the country and is a danger to the community.
Potts has said he returned from Cuba earlier this month to put an end to
the case. He said he hopes to get credit for the 13 years he served in
Cuban prison.
Source: "MIAMI: Hijacker who returned to US seeks release on bail -
Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com" -
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/19/3763879/hijacker-who-returned-to-us-seeks.html#storylink=misearch
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