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Maduro Faces Drug Trial in Manhattan | Dayton News
Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s former president, faces a high-stakes drug trafficking trial in a Manhattan courtroom, with prosecutors aiming for a June 2027 start date. The defense seeks to dismiss the case on sovereign immunity grounds, with a September deadline to file. Classified evidence is expected by November, potentially causing delays. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, deny all charges—including alleged ties to cartels, military involvement, and crimes like kidnappings and murders—facing possible life sentences if convicted. Their legal funding was recently secured after U.S. Treasury…
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