At 92 years old, Judge Alvin Hellerstein, a U.S. District Judge since 1998, has passed away. He was known for handling significant cases involving Nicolás Maduro and Donald Trump. With Hellerstein's death, a replacement judge will be designated for the Maduro trial, where he and his wife are accused of serious crimes, including conspiracy to commit torture against Americans.
Key facts
- Judge Alvin Hellerstein died at 92 of natural causes.
- He had been a U.S. District Judge since 1998.
- Hellerstein presided over cases involving Nicolás Maduro and Donald Trump.
- Maduro and his wife face charges of conspiracy to commit torture.
- A trial for Maduro and Flores is set for June 2027.
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