联邦法官Alvin Hellerstein, 92岁正在主持一月份被捕的委内瑞拉前总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗涉毒案件. Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, is presiding over the high-profile drug trafficking case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, arrested in January.

联邦法官Alvin Hellerstein, 92岁正在主持针对前委内瑞拉总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗的高调毒品贩运案件. 他于1月份在美国突袭后被捕. Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, is presiding over the high-profile drug trafficking case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, arrested in January following a U.S. raid. 赫勒斯坦在处理重大案件方面有着悠久的历史, 包括与9/11有关的诉讼案, 一项关于被拘留者虐待照片的具有里程碑意义的裁决以及对巴黎银行 (BNP Paribas) 的2075万美元赔偿金. Nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1998, Hellerstein has a long history of handling major cases, including 9/11-related litigation, a landmark ruling on detainee abuse photos, and a $20.75 million damages award against BNP Paribas. 尽管人们对他的年龄感到担忧, 但鉴于审判可能持续到2027或2028年, 法学专家们肯定他仍有能力. Despite concerns about his age, given the trial’s potential length into 2027 or 2028, legal experts affirm his continued capability. 据报道,他在听证会上睡着了, 这引发了争论, 但没有官方对他的健康提出质疑. Reports of him falling asleep during hearings have sparked debate, but no official challenges to his fitness have been raised. 马杜罗和他的妻子都表示无罪, Maduro and his wife, both pleading not guilty, are scheduled to appear in court soon.