Maduro’s Immunity Bid in U.S. Court | Miami News

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are fighting to dismiss drug trafficking charges, arguing they’re immune from U.S. prosecution as head of state and first lady — claiming no foreign leader has ever been tried by American courts under such status. Their lawyers also invoke sovereign immunity tied to Venezuela’s national sovereignty, insisting only Venezuela can waive it. Maduro denies all allegations, calls the charges false, and even posted jail photos on social media, branding his arrest a “kidnapping” and himself a “prisoner of war.” Oral arguments on the motion to dismiss are set for November 17, with prosecutors expected to respond soon. If convicted, they could face life sentences for allegedly conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the U.S. 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/1b548a529ca949a2