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Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to torture
Key Takeaways
- Nicolás Maduro and his wife face new US charges of conspiracy to torture.
- The charges relate to the alleged mistreatment of US citizens detained in Venezuela.
- The couple has been in US custody in Brooklyn since a January raid.
- Their trial is scheduled to begin in June 2027.
US prosecutors have filed new charges against Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing them of conspiracy to commit torture. The couple, who have been in US custody since January following a raid in Caracas, already face previous drug-trafficking and weapons charges.
The latest accusations specifically involve the alleged torture of US citizens detained in Venezuela during Maduro's time in power. Their upcoming trial is scheduled to begin in June 2027.
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