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As Ousted Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Networks Make Do With Lack Of Camera Access To Historic Hearing

Nicolás Maduro, the ousted President of Venezuela, and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking, during their first court appearance in New York. Maduro, who claims he was kidnapped, asserted his innocence while stating he remains the country's president. Flores echoed his denial of the charges.

Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty In Manhattan Court Hearing

Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty In Manhattan Court Hearing

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Key Highlights

  • Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in a New York federal court.
  • Charges against Maduro include narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.
  • Cilia Flores faces charges related to cocaine importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns.
  • Maduro claims he was kidnapped and asserts he is still the president of Venezuela.
  • The couple did not seek bail during the arraignment hearing.
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Sources

  1. Maduro indictment hearing underway
  2. Nicolas Maduro, Wife Cilia Flores Plead Not Guilty as Trial Begins: 'I Am a Decent Man... Was Kidnapped'
  3. Nicolás Maduro and Wife Cilia Flores Plead Not Guilty on All Charges
  4. As Ousted Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Networks Make Do With Lack Of Camera Access To Historic Hearing

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