Maduro and Wife Fight Dismissal of Drug Trafficking Charges in US Federal Court Case
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores asked a federal judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges against them, arguing for immunity. They claim that having immunity would prevent 'grave prejudice' in the case.
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores asked a federal judge to dismiss drug-trafficking charges against them, arguing they have immunity due to their diplomatic status, while also claiming the charges are politically motivated. The pair are accused of conspiring to distribute cocaine. Maduro's lawyer argues that he has diplomatic immunity because he is currently visiting Mexico as its guest. Maduro and his wife were arrested in March on charges stemming from a 2014 incident involving a Colombian congressman.
