QUESTION: There are reports out of Brazil that the two pilots that were involved with this jet crash over the weekend have had their passports taken and now they've been charged with I think it is reckless endangerment. Has the U.S. been in touch with the Brazilians about how to proceed on this, try to get the pilots or anything like that?

MR. CASEY: Well, several things. First of all, my understanding is there have been no criminal charges filed against these individuals, nor any civil charges filed. The Brazilians are conducting an investigation into this incident. The passports of the individuals involved have been requested and have been turned over as part of that investigation.

Certainly, we have been in touch with the Brazilian Government about this issue and also have been, through our consular officials, talking with the individuals involved. But my understanding is they are not charged with any criminal violations. This is simply part of a standard procedure that the Brazilians are applying under their law as they proceed with the investigation.

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QUESTION: Do you have any details on a child custody dispute involving an 11-year-old kid? A Marin County man apparently flew his plane and went into Cuba and took this kid out. Apparently the State Department has the lead on this.

MR. CASEY: That may be true, but it's not anything anyone has briefed me on, so we'll try and get you something on it.