US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro’s lawyer fees

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The US will ease sanctions to allow Venezuela's government to pay legal fees for former president Nicolas Maduro, who faces drug trafficking charges in New York after his abduction. This modification addresses a defense argument that sanctions violated Maduro's right to counsel, rendering their motion to dismiss the case moot.

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Defence lawyers had asked for case to be thrown out, claiming Maduro's rights were violated following US abduction.

US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro’s lawyer fees

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