Maduro's US Trial: Meet Barry Pollack, the Lawyer Challenging Trump's Stance
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News18•14-01-2026, 15:50
Maduro's US Trial: Meet Barry Pollack, the Lawyer Challenging Trump's Stance
- •Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were arrested in Caracas by US forces and are now held at MDC Brooklyn Jail, facing charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism.
- •Barry J. Pollack, a prominent US criminal defense attorney known for high-profile cases including Julian Assange's, is representing Maduro in court.
- •Pollack argues Maduro's transfer to the US was a "military abduction" and seeks head-of-state immunity, while US prosecutors claim Maduro aided cocaine trafficking.
- •The case, heard by US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, has escalated diplomatic tensions between the US and Venezuela, with the Venezuelan government calling it a violation of sovereignty.
- •The legal proceedings involve complex arguments about international law, head-of-state immunity, and whether Maduro should be considered a prisoner of war or a criminal defendant.
Why It Matters: Barry Pollack defends Nicolás Maduro in a high-stakes US trial, challenging the legality of his arrest and charges.
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