federal criminal case

Meet Veteran Judge Alvin Hellerstein: The 92-Year-Old Clinton-Appointed Judge Will Preside Over Nicolás Maduro’s Case from Monday

Jan 5, 2026

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a federal courtroom in Manhattan today, Monday, January 5, 2026, where his criminal case will be overseen by Senior U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, according to Here’s Why w/ Kevin Ortega-Rojas. Hellerstein is a 92-year-old jurist appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1998. Maduro’s…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Federal Trial: Prosecution Focuses On Messages From Key Witness

Jun 9, 2025

The high-profile federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs entered its fourth week with emotional and explicit testimony that prosecutors say supports their case alleging the music mogul led a criminal enterprise engaged in racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and coercion. The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to prove that Combs, alongside members of his inner…

Meet Veteran Judge Alvin Hellerstein: The 92-Year-Old Clinton-Appointed Judge Will Preside Over Nicolás Maduro’s Case from Monday