Maduro hit with fresh torture charges
Summary
Prosecutors have accused former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife of ordering the torture of people held by his government. They face new charges in addition to previous drug and weapon-related accusations while being held in the U.S. after Maduro’s capture earlier this year.Key Facts
- Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are accused of planning torture against detainees.
- They previously pleaded not guilty to drug and weapon charges in January.
- Maduro was captured in Caracas and is currently held in the U.S.
- The new charges claim he allowed torture and used violence to repress political opponents.
- The case is being handled in the Southern District of New York.
- The torture charges are part of a larger effort to hold Maduro accountable for crimes.
- The story is ongoing and developments may follow.
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