Maduro and wife seek dismissal of drug charges on immunity
By The BriefBrief
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to dismiss a drug trafficking indictment against them, arguing they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country. The request is aimed at ending the case on immunity grounds.
WHO:Nicolás Maduro and his wife
WHAT:Asked a judge to dismiss a drug trafficking indictment on immunity grounds
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 2:39 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:They argued they are immune from prosecution as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
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