US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees

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US prosecutors argue that Nicolas Maduro "plundered" Venezuela's wealth and should not use government funds for his defense in a New York court. Judge Alvin Hellerstein is considering the argument, noting the paramount right to defense, but will not dismiss the narco-terrorism case against Maduro and his wife.

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A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay lawyers.

US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees

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