Venezuela's former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are set to face trial in the United States after a federal judge scheduled the start of proceedings for June 1, 2027. The couple appeared in a US federal court more than six months after being captured during a US military operation. Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. The defense is expected to challenge the legality of their capture and argue claims related to immunity from prosecution.

The case has sparked strong reactions, with supporters of Maduro demanding his release while opponents accuse him of dictatorship and supporting criminal activities. Watch the latest updates on Maduro's US trial, Venezuela politics, international law, and global affairs.

US Court sets trial date for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and Wife | Drug Trafficking Case

Nicolás Maduro has once again appeared in a New York federal court, weeks after his dramatic capture by US forces and extradition over narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges. In his first US court hearing, Maduro rejected the allegations and controversially described himself as a “prisoner of war” rather than a criminal defendant, arguing that his capture was a military act and part of a broader geopolitical struggle.


Maduro Called Himself a 'Prisoner of War' in First Court Hearing

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has appealed against his conviction and 25-year sentence.

Ftx saga continues as Sam Bankman-Fried appeals against conviction, sentencing

The trial of disgraced crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried got underway on Tuesday. A jury set to determine if he committed massive fraud by stealing billions of dollars from clients.

Jury to decide if FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried committed fraud

A French appeals court has upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s three-year jail term for corruption and influence peddling on Wednesday (May 17) following which he would have to wear a tag and serve his time at home instead of going to jail.

Former French president Nicholas Sarkozy loses corruption appeal, to wear tag as sentence upheld

While the world is still figuring out ways for transitioning into the virtual world of metaverse, Colombia's court held its first legal trial inside the metaverse.

Colombian court holds 2-3 hour long virtual court hearing

The man accused of attacking the United States senior politician and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, has pleaded not guilty on charges including attempt to murder and so on, in a San Francisco court, on Tuesday.

Suspect in attack on Pelosi’s husband pleads not guilty in San Francisco court

Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was unable to attend a scheduled court hearing for health reasons, her legal team said on Monday. A member of her legal team described her condition as dizziness caused by motion sickness.

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi skips court hearing citing ‘dizziness’

Hong Kong Protests continue; Demonstrators sing protest song

Hong Kong Protest: Women who was injured in protests attends court hearing

Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister, must attend court over allegations that he knowingly lied during campaigning for the Brexit referendum, a judge announced Wednesday.

British PM race top horse Boris Johnson faces court hearing for Brexit 'lies'

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin leave court after hearing

Actor Alec Baldwin arrived at a New York City court on Wednesday to face charges stemming from an altercation last year over a parking spot during which he is accused of punching someone, according to court officials.

Alec Baldwin in New York court for hearing on parking spot dispute

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