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Judge overseeing Maduro trial dies

Judge overseeing Maduro trial dies

Summary

Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who was set to oversee the criminal trial of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has died at age 92, a court official said. Hellerstein served on the federal bench in New York City for nearly three decades and handled many high-profile disputes.

Key Facts

  • Hellerstein was 92 when he died.
  • A court official confirmed his death.
  • He was set to oversee Maduro’s criminal trial.
  • Maduro is described in the article as a deposed Venezuelan leader.
  • President Bill Clinton nominated Hellerstein in 1998.
  • Hellerstein served as a federal judge in New York City for nearly three decades.
  • He oversaw many high-profile disputes during his judicial career.
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