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Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro appears in New York City court

France24 · · 742 words

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York federal court for his second appearance since his January capture by US forces. The hearing focused on legal fees, with the judge indicating he would not dismiss the case due to financial constraints. Maduro, who declared himself a 'prisoner of war,' pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including drug trafficking and weapons offenses.

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“Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York courtroom Thursday for the second time since his capture by US forces in January.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 3 January 2026, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured incumbent Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The US operation, codenamed Operatio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_interventio…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro (born 15 October 1956) is a Venezuelan lawyer and politician who served as the first lady of Venezuela from 2013 to 2026. She is married to Nicolás Maduro, who served as t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cilia_Flores
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — United States v. Nicolás Maduro Moros et al., originally filed under United States v. Carvajal-Barrios, is a federal criminal case filed against Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, and various…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Nicolás_Maduro_…
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“Maduro faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking and weapons offences.”
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“The judge indicated he would not dismiss the case over Maduro and his wife's inability to afford legal fees without Venezuelan government aid.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 3 January 2026, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured incumbent Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The US operation, codenamed Operatio…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alvin Kenneth Hellerstein (born December 28, 1933) is an American lawyer and jurist serving as a senior United States district judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. H…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro (born 15 October 1956) is a Venezuelan lawyer and politician who served as the first lady of Venezuela from 2013 to 2026. She is married to Nicolás Maduro, who served as t…
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“The operation deposed the Venezuelan president who had led the country since 2013.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 3 January 2026, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured incumbent Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The US operation, codenamed Operatio…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicolás Maduro Moros (born 23 November 1962) is a Venezuelan politician and former union leader who has been the de jure president of Venezuela since 2013. On 3 January 2026, US forces captured Maduro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolás_Maduro
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — United States v. Nicolás Maduro Moros et al., originally filed under United States v. Carvajal-Barrios, is a federal criminal case filed against Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, and various…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Nicolás_Maduro_…
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“Maduro declared himself a 'prisoner of war' and pleaded not guilty to four counts including 'narco-terrorism' conspiracy.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Maduro has pleaded not guilty to charges including 'narco-terrorism' conspiracy, cocaine importation and possession of machine guns, after he was snatched by US forces in a nighttime raid in January.
https://www.news24.com/world/live-latest-on-donald-trump-tar…
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“Maduro wore a grey prison uniform, glasses, and a headset for translation during the hearing.”
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“Maduro did not address the court during the proceedings focused on legal fee payment disputes.”
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“US sanctions prevent the Venezuelan government from paying Maduro's legal fees.”
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“Judge Hellerstein did not immediately set a next court date.”
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“Protesters gathered outside the Manhattan courthouse with an inflatable Maduro doll.”
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“A scuffle broke out between protesters before police intervention.”
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“Hundreds rallied in Caracas during the hearing, including Maduro's son Nicolas Maduro Guerra.”
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“Maduro is detained in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center with unsanitary conditions.”
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“Maduro is reportedly alone in a cell with no internet or newspaper access.”
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“A Venezuelan government source stated Maduro reads the Bible and is called 'president' by some detainees.”
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“Maduro is allowed only 15 minutes of phone calls per day with family and lawyers.”
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“Maduro and his wife were captured by US commandos in airstrikes on Caracas on January 3.”
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“At least 83 people died and over 112 were injured in the Venezuelan officials' reported casualty count.”
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“The South American country is now led by Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's former vice president.”
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“Rodriguez enacted an amnesty law to free political prisoners and reformed oil regulations per US demands.”
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“The State Department announced restored diplomatic ties with Venezuela.”
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