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Maduro Pleds Not Guilty to Torture Charges
Maduro denies torture allegations in US court as trial set for 2027.
In brief
Maduro denies torture allegations in US court as trial set for 2027. Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores plead not guilty to US torture charges in New York court, with trial scheduled for June 14, 2027. Originally reported by Dw.
Maduro and Flores in court
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appeared in US court Thursday to reject newly unsealed torture charges against him and his wife.
“I am completely innocent. I am not guilty.”
Plea of not guilty
Maduro entered a plea of not guilty to the charges, calling them false accusations and false testimony.
Trial date set
Judge Hellerstein scheduled Maduro and Flores' trial to begin June 14, 2027, after they were seized from Caracas eight months ago.
Torture charges details
Maduro and Flores face accusations of leading a state-sponsored repression campaign that tortured scores of victims, including three Americans, during his presidency.
Here's the gist
Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores plead not guilty to US torture charges in New York court, with trial scheduled for June 14, 2027.
