Alvin K. Hellerstein, Federal Judge Who Oversaw Maduro Case, Dies

Outlet: The New York Times · Santul Nerkar and Benjamin Weiser · Published 28/10/2026 16:25 UTC

Judge Hellerstein died on Wednesday morning. He was appointed in 1998 and was overseeing the trial of Nicolás Maduro.

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Judge Hellerstein died on Wednesday ~~morning, according to a court spokesman.~~ morning. He was appointed in 1998 and was overseeing the trial of Nicolás ~~Maduro of Venezuela.~~ Maduro.

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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/nyregion/judge-alvin-hellerstein-dies-maduro-case.html
Published: 28/10/2026 16:25 UTC
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