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Buckeyeblue

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4. How does this work? Did they read him his rights when he was taken?

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 06:52 PM

Jan 3

How could an American attorney possibly mount a defense? The indictments are for drug and gun charges would require a defense that originates in Venezuela so how would anyone put that together?

As a side note, the great trial lawyer Gerry Spence did win a not guilty verdict for Imelda Marcos many years ago. So it is possible to win a case against the DOJ.

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Maduro's case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein [View all] Chasstev365 Jan 3 OP

Clinton appointee, but he's 92 (born 12/28/33). He's been on senior status since 2011. rsdsharp Jan 3 #1

NY or FL? (and as long as he is cognitively sharp, his experience should be a plus, no matter age) hlthe2b Jan 3 #2

New York Chasstev365 Jan 3 #3

How does this work? Did they read him his rights when he was taken? Buckeyeblue Jan 3 #4

Linky loo NJCher Jan 3 #5