A court filing has slated the trial for June 2027, while the judge scheduled Dec 17 for arguments regarding existing drug trafficking charges stemming from a January raid that led to their capture. US prosecutors allege Maduro directed officials to "squeeze them harder" when detainees remained defiant during the torture of military personnel and opposition politicians suspected of plotting against him.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Maduro and Wife Plead Not Guilty to Charges With 50 Year Prison Risk
US Politics5 days ago
The former president of Venezuela and his spouse denied orchestrating a campaign of violence against opponents and US citizens during a New York court appearance on Oct 15. Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores entered not guilty pleas to charges of conspiring to commit torture, with Maduro calling the allegations "false accusations and false testimony" before the judge interrupted his speech. Both defendants face a minimum of 50 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
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