According to The Associated Press, on July 22nd local time, a U.S. judge stated that Venezuelan President Maduro, who is under U.S. control, and his wife will be tried on June 1, 2027.
According to reports, U.S. Judge Alvin Hurstin, at the request of both the prosecution and defense lawyers, has scheduled the court hearing for June 1, 2027.
On January 3 this year, the United States launched military strikes against Venezuela, forcibly taking control of Maduro and his wife and bringing them to the United States. The U.S. judicial authorities charged them with crimes such as drug smuggling. Currently, Maduro is detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Maldonado couple did not speak during their court appearance on the 22nd. Both denied any guilt.
According to reports, if the jury determines that they were involved in a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into the United States, both individuals could face life imprisonment.
Matthew's lawyer Barry Pollack said he expects to challenge the legality of the military kidnapping Matthew Duoro.
On the 22nd hearing, Bolac stated that he will first challenge the lawsuit on the grounds of sovereign immunity, because if successful, Maduro wouldn't need to continue with this case.
