Maduro Seeks Dismissal of U.S. Criminal Case Citing Sovereign Immunity

Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro's legal defense has filed motions to dismiss criminal charges against him in the United States, invoking sovereign immunity as the basis for dismissal. Attorney Barry Pollack submitted multiple motions to federal court this week as documented in judicial records. This legal strategy challenges the jurisdiction of U.S. courts to prosecute sitting or former heads of state. The case represents ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela regarding issues of international law and diplomatic immunity.
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