Gross was held for more than a year before Cuban authorities formally charged him with acts against the country 's independence last month . Cuba says Alan Gross imported illegal satellite equipment . He is charged with acts against Cuba 's independence . The U.S. says Gross was helping the Jewish community improve communications . Comment:
Cuba says Alan Gross imported illegal satellite equipment . He is charged with acts against Cuba 's independence . The U.S. says Gross was helping the Jewish community improve communications . Comment: