Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity, urges U.S. judge to dismiss charges
The Venezuelan leader has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges and is scheduled to go on trial on June 1, 2027, if his effort to dismiss the case is unsuccessful.
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Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity, urges US judge to dismiss charges
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Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has asserted immunity in U.S. court and urged a judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges against him, having pleaded not guilty. According to Al Jazeera, Maduro was abducted by U.S. forces during a military attack on Caracas in January. A trial is scheduled for June 1, 2027, if the dismissal effort fails, though legal experts say Maduro faces an uphill battle with his immunity claim.
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Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges
Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity, urges US judge to dismiss charges
Legal experts say Maduro faces an uphill battle.