Nicolás Maduro has traded the driver’s seat of a Caracas bus for a defendant’s chair in Manhattan. Following a dramatic U.S. military capture, the ousted Venezuelan leader appeared in federal court to face serious charges of narcoterrorism and cocaine trafficking. Maduro remained defiant during his arraignment, pleading not guilty and claiming the status of a “prisoner of war.”
The defense is led by high-profile attorney Barry Pollack, known for representing Julian Assange. Pollack is expected to argue that Maduro’s capture was legally flawed and that he is protected by diplomatic immunity. Presiding over the case is 92-year-old Judge Alvin Hellerstein, whose age has drawn scrutiny from critics concerned about his ability to stay alert during a trial that could last until 2027.
As legal maneuvering begins, it is clear that Maduro is no longer in control of his own journey. He now faces the full weight of the American justice system in one of the most significant trials in recent history. Stay tuned to APB News as we provide ongoing coverage of this unfolding international legal battle.
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