Watch: What it was like in the courtroom at Maduro's hearing

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-01-05 · 19:58 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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Nicolas Maduro, former president of Venezuela, and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a New York City courtroom for their arraignment after being captured by US forces in Caracas on January 3rd. It was Maduro's first court appearance since his capture. Both Maduro and Flores were in handcuffs and leg shackles as they faced a judge. They are charged with crimes including narcoterrorism. The BBC reported that both Maduro and Flores pleaded not guilty to the charges. They are due to stand trial at a later date.

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The BBC's Madeline Halpert was inside the courtroom.

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Both entered not guilty pleas.

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They are due to stand trial for charges including narcoterrorism.

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Maduro and his wife appeared in handcuffs and leg shackles.

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Nicolas Maduro made his first court appearance in New York City.

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Nicolas Maduro, former president of Venezuela, made his first court appearance in New York City after his capture by US forces in Caracas on 3 January. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in handcuffs and leg shackles before a judge. They are due to stand trial for charges including narcoterrorism. Both entered not guilty pleas.The BBC's Madeline Halpert was inside the courtroom as the former president addressed the judge.

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