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News|Nicolas MaduroMaduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence fundsPresident Maduro’s lawyer said his client’s right to legal counsel of choice has been denied by US government actions.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has submitted a request to a United States judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges filed against him. The charges were initially brought by the US administration, and Maduro claims that his constitutional right to…

KBy Katherine DoyleFeb 27, 20261 min read

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has submitted a request to a United States judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges filed against him. The charges were initially brought by the US administration, and Maduro claims that his constitutional right to legal defense is being obstructed.

Maduro's legal representatives contend that the dismissal of the case is warranted due to the US government's actions, which have prevented the Venezuelan government from financing the legal expenses for both Maduro and his spouse.

The US administration's restriction on funding has been described as an impediment to Maduro's ability to secure legal counsel, thus infringing on his Sixth Amendment rights, according to his defense attorney, Barry Pollack. The legal filing was submitted to a federal judge in Manhattan.

Pollack argues that the hindrance to Maduro's Sixth Amendment rights necessitates the dismissal of the charges. Both Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been detained in New York without bail following their apprehension on January 3.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has submitted a request to a United States judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges filed against him.
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The charges assert that Maduro exploited his political position to assist drug traffickers, with allegations of Flores as a co-conspirator. Both individuals maintain their innocence regarding these accusations.

Pollack's court filing indicates that the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control initially authorized the Venezuelan government to cover Maduro's legal fees on January 9. However, this authorization was unexpectedly revoked by the US administration shortly thereafter, while a similar license for Flores's legal fees remained intact.

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Efforts to obtain comments from the Manhattan US Attorney's office, responsible for the charges, have not yielded responses.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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