The criminal trial of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2027, a federal judge said during a court hearing Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors and the Maduros’ defense attorneys jointly proposed a June trial date though they noted the schedule may shift depending on potential complications, such as obtaining classified information.
US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein seemed skeptical the parties would be able to resolve issues related to classified information before the June trial date, noting the process can be lengthy.
“This is a realistic schedule. We
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