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The courtS4 11 Cr. 205+
The case is captioned United States v. Maduro Moros (S4 11 Cr. 205) and is being heard in the Southern District of New York.
The chargesMar 26, 2020+
The narco-terrorism charges were first announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on March 26, 2020 — almost six years before the capture.
The captureJan 3, 2026+
The capture was reported on January 3, 2026, after explosions were heard across Caracas around 2:00 a.m.
The defenseSep 2, 2026+
On September 2, 2026 the defense asked the court to dismiss the indictment, claiming head-of-state immunity.
What's nextNov 17, 2026+
A hearing on that motion is set for November 17, 2026; if the case proceeds, trial is scheduled for June 1, 2027.
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