From The Straits Times · · 1m 10s
Maduro and Wife Plead Not Guilty to US Torture Charges
Venezuelan President Maduro and wife plead not guilty to US torture charges in federal court.
In brief
Venezuelan President Maduro and wife plead not guilty to US torture charges in federal court. Maduro and wife deny US charges of conspiring to torture political opponents after being captured in January. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Maduro and Wife Plead Not Guilty
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to US torture charges on Oct 15.
“I have seen it in its entirety, Judge Hellerstein”
New Charges Expand Case
The US indictment accuses Maduro and Flores of conspiring to torture political opponents, expanding the criminal case against them.
Captured in January
Maduro and Flores were captured by US military in a January 3 raid and flown to New York to face drug trafficking charges.
Mandatory Minimum Sentence
If convicted on all charges, Maduro and Flores would each face a mandatory minimum sentence of 50 years in prison.
Trial Postponed
The trial start date was postponed by two weeks to June 14, 2027, due to the new charges.
Torture Allegations
Prosecutors say Maduro directed officials to torture opposition politicians and military personnel to maintain power in Venezuela.
What matters most
Maduro and wife deny US charges of conspiring to torture political opponents after being captured in January.
