A court filing on Oct 15 scheduled the trial for June 2027. The couple previously faced drug trafficking charges following a raid in January that led to their capture. Prosecutors stated that Maduro directed officials to “squeeze them harder” when detainees remained defiant during the operations.
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Maduro and Wife Face 50 Year Prison Terms on Torture Charges
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were processed in a New York federal court on Oct 15 for their alleged roles in a campaign of violence against political opponents. US prosecutors allege that Maduro ordered the torture of opposition politicians and military personnel suspected of plotting against him and that Flores supported these actions. If convicted on all counts, both individuals face at least 50 years in prison.
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