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Judge Alvin Hellerstein dies at 92

Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old U.S. judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has died, an official confirmed on Wednesday. Hellerstein had overseen civil cases arising from al-Qaeda’s September 11, 2001 attacks on New York.
WHO: Alvin Hellerstein, a U.S. federal judge
WHAT: Hellerstein died at age 92, an official confirmed.
WHEN: Oct 28, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reason for Hellerstein’s death was not reported.

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