Maduro and Flores plead not guilty to new torture conspiracy charge
"I reject this document in its entirety," Maduro told the judge. Trial moved from June 1 to June 14, 2027.
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Flores release request fails as prosecutors unseal torture charge
At the bail hearing, the government unsealed a superseding indictment adding conspiracy to commit torture.
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Court sets October 8 hearing on Cilia Flores release request
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein scheduled a 10:30 a.m. hearing in Manhattan on the request to await trial under house arrest.
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Cilia Flores asks to await trial under house arrest
Her lawyers proposed a guarded New York residence, electronic monitoring and restricted communications, citing health concerns.
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Maduro defense moves to dismiss indictment on immunity grounds
Defense counsel argued head-of-state immunity; prosecutors were given until October 2 to respond.