Maduro Judges Passes at 92

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - Federal Judge, Alvin Hellerstein, who was overseeing the criminal case against Nicolás Maduro, died on Wednesday at the age of 92. Hellerstein, a longtime federal judge in Manhattan, also presided over cases involving Donald Trump. A replacement judge will take over the Maduro case.

Hellerstein's tenure as a federal judge spanned many years, during which he handled numerous high-profile cases. His role in the Maduro proceedings placed him at the center of international legal attention. The judge's passing occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, according to multiple news reports.

The case against Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, will now proceed with a new judge. The 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, which saw Maduro's administration maintain control amidst international scrutiny over fairness, highlights the ongoing political context surrounding the legal proceedings. Hellerstein's judicial career included a reputation for a no-nonsense approach to his cases.