Judge rejects Maduro's request to dismiss drug trafficking case over legal fees
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A federal judge rejected Nicolas Maduro's motion to dismiss his drug trafficking case, rejecting an argument centered on legal fees during a New York courthouse appearance Thursday. Maduro, who leads Venezuela, faces U.S. charges alleging he trafficked cocaine and other narcotics—accusations he has consistently denied. The ruling keeps the case on track and represents a setback for Maduro's legal strategy to remove himself from prosecution. The case is part of the Trump administration's broader pressure campaign against the Venezuelan government over what U.S. officials characterize as authoritarian governance and drug trafficking operations. Maduro's appearance in a U.S. court underscores the legal jeopardy he faces internationally despite his control of Venezuela's government.
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