Maduro Hires Barry Pollack, Lawyer Who Defended Julian Assange

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Santul NerkarJanuary 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM

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Barry Pollack, a seasoned trial lawyer known for his innovative defense strategies, has been hired to represent Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader captured in a U.S. military raid. Pollack has a history of representing high-profile clients in complex international cases, including Julian Assange, whom he successfully negotiated a plea deal for in 2024. He also secured the acquittal of an Enron executive and the release of a wrongfully convicted man. Another lawyer who represented General Noriega said that Maduro "could not be in better hands" than those of Mr. Pollack. Pollack, a graduate of Georgetown University, works at the law firm Harris St. Laurent and Wechsler, which has offices in Washington and New York.

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Jon May ×330% Manuel Noriega 30% WikiLeaks 30% Michael Krautz 40% Justice Department 40% Enron ×250% Venezuela ×260% United States ×370% Julian Assange ×380% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×590% Barry Pollack ×10100%

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barry pollack 100% nicolás maduro 90% legal defense 90% julian assange 70% international cases 60% u.s. military raid 60% negotiating deals 50% federal government 40% wrongful conviction 40%