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US-Cuba Relations / Elian's Custody Case #191833

ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Apr 26, 2000
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The latest developments in the case of six-year- old Cuban refugee Elian Gonzalez updated.

(Washington: Linda Douglass) Statements to the court from Elian's father Juan Miguel Gonzalez in the legal battle over asylum for Elian in the US featured; details given of his arguments over who should represent Elian's legal interests. [ABCNews legal analyst Jeffrey TOOBIN - says the view is that now the father is in charge.] Photos shown of Elian with his father and his wife. [On Capitol Hill, pediatrician Dr. Jose CARRO - cites emotional abuse to Elian.]

Reporter(s):
Douglass, Linda;
Jennings, Peter
Duration:
00:02:10

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