US judge overseeing Maduro case dies at 92
Alvin Hellerstein, who was handling the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has died.
At a glance
- Judge Alvin Hellerstein died aged 92
- He was overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro
- The case will now require reassignment to another judge
Alvin Hellerstein, a US federal judge who was overseeing legal proceedings against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has died at the age of 92.
Hellerstein had been assigned to handle the case involving Maduro, who was removed from power in Venezuela.
Why it matters
The death of the presiding judge may affect the timeline and proceedings of the high-profile case against Maduro.
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