Key Takeaways From Maduro’s First Court Appearance

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Key Takeaways From Maduro’s First Court Appearance
Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, as he heads towards the Daniel Patrick Manhattan United States Courthouse for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others in New York City, on Jan. 5, 2026. Reuters/Eduardo Munoz
Arjun Singh
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Sam Dorman
Sam Dorman
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NEW YORK CITY—Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, made their first court appearance on Jan. 5 after a surprise capture by the United States just days earlier in Caracas.

Both pleaded not guilty while offering some statements on the case. Their brief appearance came after the Justice Department brought a four-count indictment naming Maduro, his wife, and others.
Arjun Singh is a reporter for The Epoch Times, covering national politics and the U.S. Congress.
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