Maduro Seeks Dismissal of US Drug Charges Amid Legal Fee Dispute
Sourced from 6 publications
- •Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court seeking dismissal of US drug charges.
- •Maduro was captured by US forces, marking his second court appearance since the event.
- •US sanctions prohibit Venezuelan funds from being used for Maduro's legal defense.
- •Judge Hellerstein emphasized the importance of the right to defense in the case.
- •Prosecutors argued against allowing Venezuelan state resources to pay legal fees.
Sources
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