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PoliticsMaduro’s defense asks court to dismiss charges, citing sovereign immunity

The defense team for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has asked a New York judge to dismiss all charges against him, arguing that sovereign immunity protects heads of state from criminal prosecution abroad. The lawyers say the court lacks jurisdiction and must dismiss the indictment with prejudice.

Nicolas MaduroVenezuelasovereign immunityNew York court

TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 01:20Original

Maduro’s defense asks court to dismiss charges, citing sovereign immunity
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