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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…
Texas Attorney Tony Buzbee Withdraws from Federal Lawsuits Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in New York

Mar 24, 2025

Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, known for spearheading multiple legal actions against Sean “Diddy” Combs, has officially withdrawn from over a dozen federal lawsuits filed against the music mogul in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Court documents reveal that Buzbee stepped down from 15 sex trafficking cases after it was revealed that he is…

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