June set for Maduro trial on narco-terrorism charges - EUROPE SAYS
A June 1 trial date has been set for the deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on narco-terrorism charges. What You Need To KnowTrial of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. . .
A June 1 trial date has been set for the deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on narco-terrorism charges. What You Need To KnowTrial of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will begin June 1, 2027There will be oral arguments on Maduro’s bid to dismiss the case based on sovereign immunityThe U. S. government stopped recognizing Maduro as the legitimate head of state in Venezuela after 2018Maduro and Flores sat before Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan federal court for a brief conference setting the schedule, including key motions. There will be oral arguments on Nov. 17 for Maduro’s motion to dismiss the narco-terrorism indictment. “What both sides are going to have to prove is either whether Maduro was or was not a sovereign head of state,” criminal defense attorney Adam Konta told NY1. Defense attorney Barry Pollack referred to his client in court as Maduro. The U. S. government stopped recognizing Maduro as a legitimate head of state after 2018. “If the prosecution can show that he hasn’t been duly recognized as an elected leader, which a lot of nations have not recognized him after 2018, then that’s the strongest argument they have and that could very well mean that the case will not get dismissed,” Kota said. Another round of motions will be heard at the conclusion of discovery, which involves classified information. “It’s a huge hindrance if there’s key pieces of evidence that aren’t turned over until late,” Konta said. When Maduro entered the courtroom, he turned to the people seated in the rows and said “good morning” in English. During the short conference, Maduro took notes and conferred with his attorney. At the end, Maduro stood up and turned back to the people seated in the rows, putting up his hand, as if to say goodbye until his next court appearance, as he was escorted out by U. S. marshals. Tags:APP Local & State PoliticsAPP Top StoriesDan RivoliNew York CityNewsPoliticsTop Storiesvod