US EditionJudge rejects lawyer’s disputed bid to join ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s defense team
Judge Hellerstein ruled that only Nicolás Maduro can authorize lawyer Bruce Fein to join his defense in a U.S. drug-trafficking case, rejecting Fein's self-appointment attempt.
- On Monday, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein rejected Bruce Fein's bid, ruling Fein had `no legal basis` to join Nicolás Maduro's defense and reversed approval after Barry Pollack objected.
- Bruce Fein claimed `individuals credibly situated` in Nicolás Maduro's circle sought his help and Maduro `had expressed a desire` for assistance, but Fein acknowledged no direct contact with Maduro.
- Hellerstein wrote in a court order that only Nicolás Maduro can retain Bruce Fein, refusing Fein's request to summon Maduro to decide on his representation.
- Barry Pollack, Maduro's attorney, said he will file `substantial` court papers challenging the capture and asserting sovereign immunity after the Jan. 5 arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
- After their seizure by U.S. special forces, Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to drug cartel charges, remain held without bail in Brooklyn federal jail, and are due back on March 17.
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A Judge Orders to Remove a Lawyer From the Defense of Nicolás Maduro because He Was Not Hired by Him
U.S. Judge Alvin Hellerstein ordered the removal of attorney Bruce Fein from the defense of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. Judge Alvin Hellerstein ordered Monday to remove attorney Bruce Fein from the defense of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in the case he faces in New York.
New York, United States.- A federal judge rejected the attempt of a former senior Justice Department official to join the legal team of former President Nicolás Maduro in determining that attorney Bruce Fein "had no legal basis" to do so. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein had initially approved Fein's request to join the drug trafficking case against Maduro, but changed his mind after Maduro's current lawyer, Barry Pollack, objected to his involvement.
Judge Denies Former DOJ Official's Bid to Join Maduro's Legal Team
Judge Denies Former DOJ Official's Bid to Join Maduro's Legal Team A federal judge has dismissed an attempt by Bruce Fein, a former high-ranking Justice Department official, to join the legal defense team for ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a significant drug trafficking case.Presiding Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein initially agreed to Fein's involvement but later reversed his decision after objections from Maduro's attorney, Barry Pollack…
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Judge rejects lawyer's disputed bid to join ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s defense team
A federal judge has rejected attorney Bruce Fein's bid to join the legal team representing former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro against charges in a long running drug conspiracy.
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