Nicolás Maduro faces second hearing in New York as he demands dismissal of narcotics charges
President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Ciliana are appearing before Judge Alvin Hellerstein for a renewed court session on March 26, following their initial appearance just over two weeks prior to the case's suspension due to alleged defense interference issues; during this hearing in New York City, Maduro is formally requesting that charges of narcotics terrorism be annulled and has emphasized his right not to remain detained.
Key Points
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1Nicolas Maduro and his wife Ciliana are appearing in New York for a second hearing regarding their charges.
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2Maduro is requesting the court to annul or dismiss all criminal accusations against him, including those of narcoterrorism interference.
Developments
Perspectives
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Ciliana are scheduled to appear in a second hearing before the court.
— [Mar 26, 16:43] Nicolaças Maduro y esposa Cilia face segunda audiencia en Nueva York (Adn40.mx)Judge Alvin Hellerstein is initiating this new session regarding accusations of interference in defense proceedings against Nicolas Maduro.
— [Mar 26, 16:07] Juez Alvin Hellerstein inicia audiencia de Nicolaεs Maduro en Nueva York bajo denuncias de interferencia en su defensa (Contrapunto)Nicolaλas Maduro is heading to the New York court on Thursday, marking his second appearance.
— [Mar 26, 13:36] Nicolaεs Maduro se dirige a la corte de Nueva York este jueves #26Mar (Notiahorave)Maduro has returned to the New York courts today with specific demands that his charges be dismissed.
— [Mar 26, 12:24] Maduro regresa hoy a los juzgados de Nueva York con la exigencia de que desestimen sus cargos (Abc.es)Maduro is appearing before the New York Court to request that his trial for narcoterrorism be annulled.
— [Mar 26, 11:28] Maduro comparece en la Corte de Nueva York para reclamar la anulacioηn de su juicio por narcoterrorista (Lapatilla)