What happened with Maduro's appearance in court?
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Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, appeared in a Manhattan federal court, both pleading not guilty to narco-terrorism and related charges. They used interpreters, wore jail attire, and did not seek bail, remaining in custody. The judge confirmed their identities and informed them of their rights. Maduro faces a possible life sentence if convicted. The arraignment followed a high-security extradition and drew significant media and public attention.
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Maduro and his wife were physically present at the courthouse for arraignment, with a large security perimeter and protests outside. Legal experts discussed possible head of state immunity defense, though the U.S. does not recognize him as Venezuela's leader.
Maduro and his wife will soon face trial in the United States after arriving in New York. Maduro faces four federal charges, and the indictment alleges he acted as a mob boss. He will be treated like any other criminal defendant, starting with his court appearance.
Maduro's arraignment is scheduled for noon; he faces multiple federal charges, including narco-terrorism. He and his wife spent their first night at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York City after being processed by authorities.