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Maduro invokes immunity to seek dismissal of drug charges
9/3/2026
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Story summary
- Nicolas Maduro asked Judge Alvin Hellerstein to dismiss drug-trafficking charges, invoking head-of-state immunity.
- Lawyer Barry Pollack contended the judge lacks jurisdiction because heads of state enjoy absolute immunity.
- Prosecutors must file a response by Oct 2, 2024.
- A hearing on the dismissal request is set for Nov 17, 2024.
- Maduro remains in a Brooklyn federal jail and faces a June 1 2027 trial if dismissal fails.
