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Maduro adds high-profile lawyers, including Assange attorney, for Manhattan trial

6/5/2026

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Nicolas Maduro added attorney Anna Estevao, who helped Sean “Diddy” Combs win acquittals, and lawyer Barry Pollack, noted for representing Julian Assange, to his New York defense team.
Barry Pollack joined Harris Trzaskoma LLP to work on Maduro’s case.
The Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office declined comment on the defense team changes.
Maduro will appear before U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan on June 30 for pre-trial motions.

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Nicolas Maduro added attorney Anna Estevao, who helped Sean “Diddy” Combs win acquittals, and lawyer Barry Pollack, noted for representing Julian Assange, to his New York defense team.
Barry Pollack joined Harris Trzaskoma LLP to work on Maduro’s case.
The Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office declined comment on the defense team changes.
Maduro will appear before U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan on June 30 for pre-trial motions.