Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro Denies Charges in US Court

New York: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has denied all charges against him in a US federal court, refusing to plead guilty and stating that he is a good person and has been kidnapped.

Maduro and his wife were flown by helicopter from Brooklyn to Manhattan and then taken to court in an armored vehicle.

According to US media, Maduro appeared in court wearing a prison uniform and handcuffs. He also wore headphones to follow the court proceedings in Spanish.

During the hearing, the federal judge asked Maduro to state his identity, to which he replied that he is the President of Venezuela.

The judge read out the charges against Maduro, which include allegations related to narcotics trafficking and terrorism. Maduro rejected all accusations, refused to plead guilty, and declared himself innocent. He said that he is still the president of his country, a civilized person, and that he is not responsible for any of the acts mentioned in court. He further claimed that he had been abducted.

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Maduro’s wife also asserted her innocence, stating that she is completely innocent and not guilty of any wrongdoing.

The judge adjourned the case and ordered that Maduro and his wife be produced in court again on March 17.

It is worth noting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was transferred to a New York jail after being brought to the United States on Sunday. Maduro and his wife were taken into custody on Saturday during a US military operation in Venezuela.