U.S. Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Case Against Venezuela Leaders Amid Fee Controversy
On March 26, Federal District Court judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled against the motion filed by Maduro's legal team seeking dismissal of their case in a dispute over attorney fees that was later rejected as well; this decision prevents any immediate end proceedings despite claims from lawyers who argued for dropping charges.
Key Points
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1A US judge has rejected the request to dismiss legal proceedings against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores.
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2Judge Alvin R. Hellersten denied dismissing the case despite disputes over attorney fees raised by defense lawyers.
Developments
Perspectives
The judge has rejected the request to dismiss the case against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, despite legal arguments presented by their defense team.
— [Mar 26] El juez descarta desestimar el caso contra Maduro como pedían sus abogados (Infolibre.es)A US court judge has decided not to strike down the case involving Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, even though there were disputes regarding legal fees.
— [Mar 26] Juez Alvin Hellerstein rechazo desestimar proceso contra Nicolaas Maduro pese a disputa por honorarios legales (Contrapunto)The judge has refused to dismiss the proceedings against Nicolás Maduro and his spouse, contrary to what their lawyers had requested in court.
— [Mar 26] Juez del proceso contra Maduro y su esposa descarta desestimar el caso (Mundour)