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Maduro Invokes Presidential Immunity to Dismiss U.S. Drug Charges
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has formally requested a U.S. federal judge to dismiss ongoing drug trafficking indictments against him and his wife by asserting head-of-state immunity. He argues that American courts lack jurisdiction to prosecute sitting foreign leaders.
3 Sept, 06:11 — 3 Sept, 14:06
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Maduro claims immunity, asks judge to dismiss drug-trafficking charges against him and his wife
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores argue sovereign immunity shields them from narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges in a federal motion to dismiss.
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Maduro, wife want US drug charges dismissed on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife asked a U.S. judge Wednesday to dismiss drug trafficking charges against them, arguing they are immune from prosecution as t...
Read full article →daily-mirror-lkMixed9h ago
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
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