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Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, Oversees Maduro Narco-Terrorism Trial in Manhattan
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, known for independence and fairness, presides over Maduro’s arraignment on narcotrafficking charges amid extensive U.S. legal scrutiny.
- Judge Alvin Hellerstein, aged 92, is presiding over the trial of Nicolás Maduro, who faces several serious charges including narco-terrorism and weapons possession.
- Hellerstein faced criticism from journalists after an article in El País described his impartiality 'despite' his Jewish identity; a revised article removed this phrasing.
- Hellerstein, appointed by President Clinton, is noted for his fairness in court and aims to ensure a fair trial for Maduro, who pleaded not guilty.
- Judge Hellerstein expressed the importance of justice in court, stating, 'I am here to provide a fair trial.
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El Pais apologizes for saying Maduro trial judge impartial 'despite being Jewish'
The characterization of 92-year-old U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is an Orthodox Jew, was online in Spanish and English for several hours before the sentence was removed
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left4Leaning Right9Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
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- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 20%
C 35%
R 45%
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