Nicolás Maduro tells New York court new torture allegations are ‘false’
Summary
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared in a New York court to face new charges of leading a torture campaign in Venezuela. Both denied the accusations and pleaded not guilty as the court plans to set a trial date.Key Facts
- Nicolás Maduro and his wife were brought to court in New York after being captured in a US military raid in January.
- They face accusations of running a state-sponsored system that tortured many victims, including Americans.
- Maduro denied the charges, calling them false during the court appearance.
- The indictment claims Maduro personally recommended torture methods and threatened victims.
- Cilia Flores, a former attorney general, is also accused of ordering torture and denied guilt.
- Maduro was Venezuela’s president from 2013 until his capture in 2024.
- Prosecutors asked to move the trial date from June 1 to June 14.
- Torture is illegal under international law and can be prosecuted anywhere, but cases against foreign officials in the US are rare.
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