Maduro in court: 'I am here kidnapped'

NBC News Senior Correspondent
January 9, 2025
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Maduro in court: ‘I am here kidnapped’

The ousted Venezuelan leader pleaded not guilty before a U.S. judge, saying, “I am still the president.”

Courtroom Drama

The dramatic proceedings unfolded as Maduro made his first public appearance since his removal from power.

Maduro’s defense team argues that the U.S. lacks jurisdiction over Venezuela’s former head of state.

On ‘Here’s the Scoop’: How people are reacting in Venezuela

The Venezuelan people remain divided over Maduro’s arrest and the country’s future direction.

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