Judge in Maduro trial refuses to dismiss charges

Mar 27, 2026 - 02:00
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Judge in Maduro trial refuses to dismiss charges
A woman attends a government-organized event to watch former President Nicolas Maduro appear in a New York court on a screen.

Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela until he was captured in a U.S. raid, appeared in a New York court with his wife on Thursday. Their lawyers have argued the case should be dismissed as sanctions on Venezuela prevent the Maduros from paying legal fees.