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Venezuela's Maduro Back in Court After US Capture
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro made his second court appearance in New York after being captured by US forces. The judge indicated the case would proceed despite concerns over legal fees.
Maduro Appears in New York Court
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro made his second appearance in a federal court in New York on Thursday, following his capture by US forces in a nighttime raid. During the one-hour hearing, the former leader maintained a relaxed demeanor.
Legal Fees and Case Continuation
The judge indicated during the hearing that he would not dismiss the case, even though Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, apparently cannot afford their legal fees without aid from the Venezuelan government. The 63-year-old former leader and his wife have been held in a Brooklyn jail.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-26)*
