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Alvin Hellerstein, federal judge who handled cases on Trump, Maduro and 9/11, dies at 92

Alvin Hellerstein, federal judge who handled cases on Trump, Maduro and 9/11, dies at 92

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Summary

Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge who handled cases involving President Donald Trump, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the Sept. 11 attacks, died Wednesday at age 92. Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain said he died surrounded by family and praised his service to the court, which continued until his death.

Key Facts

  • Hellerstein served on the federal bench for nearly three decades.
  • His cases involved President Donald Trump, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the Sept. 11 attacks.
  • He died Wednesday morning at age 92.
  • He was surrounded by family when he died.
  • Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain announced his death in a statement.
  • Hellerstein's funeral is scheduled for Thursday at Riverside Memorial Chapel in Manhattan.
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