Deposed Venezuelan president Maduro makes second NYC court appearance
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Federal judge refused to dismiss criminal charges against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, rejecting his financial hardship defense.
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A New York federal judge refused Thursday to dismiss criminal charges against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, rejecting their argument that they cannot afford legal representation without funding from the Venezuelan government. Maduro appeared in court for his second appearance since being captured by U.S. forces in a nighttime raid. The refusal to dismiss keeps the case moving forward despite the defendants' claims of financial hardship in mounting a legal defense. Maduro faces serious charges that have made him one of the highest-profile foreign leaders brought into U.S. custody in recent years. The case underscores the Trump administration's continued focus on Venezuelan leadership accountability.
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Criminal case against Maduro continues moving forward; judge rejected argument that Venezuelan government should fund his legal defense.
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