"The US Justice Department's narco-terrorism and weapons charges against Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, still do not have a trial date. His attorney has said he expects 'voluminous' motions challenging his seizure and detention."
"The Venezuelan government has said it would pay for Maduro's and Flores's legal fees. But the payments are being held up by the US Treasury Department, which has not issued a waiver on the sanctions against Venezuela."
"Judge Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old judge overseeing the criminal case, expressed annoyance at the national security claims, questioning how Maduro and Flores could present a threat when they are present in court."
Nicolas Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, is awaiting trial in a Manhattan courtroom on narco-terrorism and weapons charges. His legal fees are being delayed by the US Treasury due to sanctions against Venezuela. Judge Alvin Hellerstein expressed frustration over the national security claims regarding Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who have been detained since their arrest. The courtroom atmosphere is charged, with protests occurring outside as the case progresses without a set trial date.
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