Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York, who considered the case of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by US authorities, has died at the age of 92, the New York Times reported. Hellerstein was appointed as a federal judge in 1998 by US President Bill Clinton and has been hearing high-profile cases for almost 30 years. In particular, he presided over the Maduro trial. As the newspaper notes, it is not yet known how the judge's death will affect the trial against the Venezuelan leader. Its start is planned for June 1, 2027.

Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York, who considered the case of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by US authorities, has died at the age of 92, the New York Times reported. Hellerstein was appointed as a federal judge in 1998 by US President Bill Clinton and has been hearing high-profile cases for almost 30 years. In particular, he presided over the Maduro trial. As the newspaper notes, it is not yet known how the judge's death will affect the trial against the Venezuelan leader. Its start is planned for June 1, 2027.