Families Sue Maduro for Extrajudicial Killings | US News

Five families of victims killed in Venezuela during police raids between 2017 and 2020 have launched a bold federal lawsuit in Brooklyn against former President Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of authorizing the extrajudicial killings. Filing under aliases to protect their safety, they’re using a 1991 U.S. law to pursue justice in American courts — a move that could hold even the highest-ranking officials accountable. With Maduro currently in U.S. custody on drug charges, the case seeks both punishment and compensation, underscoring a global outcry over Venezuela’s violent crackdowns, which the UN estimates killed over 6,800 people in just 18 months — many with staged crime scenes. This legal battle is more than a lawsuit — it’s a defiant message: no one is above the law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40ee1a220363770f