"Driving the news: Maduro is due to be arraigned at a federal courthouse in Manhattan on charges of "Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy" and other alleged crimes. Judge Alvin Hellerstein, a Clinton appointee, will oversee the proceedings. Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, was also taken into U.S. custody and is also expected in court Monday, per multiple reports. Maduro and his wife "will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts," Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote in a Saturday statement."
"A newly unsealed indictment shared by Attorney General Pam Bondi Saturdaypaints a picture of an alleged cocaine trafficking web that transported tons of drugs to the U.S. and lined the pockets of corrupt Venezuelan officials. It alleges Maduro is "at the forefront" of more than 25 years of corruption and abuse of power. In addition to narco-terrorism conspiracy, Maduro is charged with cocaine importation conspiracy and weapon-related crimes. Flashback: Since roughly 1999, the indictment reads, Maduro and co-defendants "partnered" with drug trafficking groups. The profits of the alleged illegal activity then flowed to corrupt officials, prosecutors allege. Maduro and members of his family and government allegedly provided law enforcement cover and logistical support for the movement of cocaine through the country."
"The latest: Court filings show Maduro is represented by Barry Pollack, a veteran trial lawyer who represented Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Flores will be represented by Texas attorney Mark Donnelly. Here's what to know about Maduro's case. What does the Maduro indictment accuse him of? A newly unsealed indictment shared by Attorney General Pam Bondi Saturdaypaints a picture of an alleged cocaine trafficking web that transported tons of drugs to the U.S. and lined the pockets of corrupt Venezuelan officials. Who are Maduro's co-defendants? Maduro was charged alongside his wife, two politicians, his son and a man accused of leading the Tren de Aragua gang. Zoom in: The political leaders charged in the indictment are Diosdado Cabello Rondón - Maduro's minister of interior, justice, and peace - and Ramón"
Maduro is due to be arraigned in a Manhattan federal courthouse on charges that include narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapon-related crimes. Judge Alvin Hellerstein will oversee the proceedings. Cilia Flores was taken into U.S. custody and is expected to appear in court. Court filings show Maduro is represented by Barry Pollack and Flores by Mark Donnelly. The unsealed indictment alleges more than 25 years of partnership with drug trafficking groups that moved tons of cocaine to the United States and directed profits to corrupt Venezuelan officials. The indictment names co-defendants including politicians, a son, and an alleged gang leader.
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