Topic: Alvin Hellerstein

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Top US federal judge who handled 9/11, Trump, Maduro cases dies aged 92

Alvin Hellerstein, a top US judge who was handling the trial against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro and previously oversaw lawsuits stemming from the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and multiple cases involving President Donald Trump, died on Wednesday aged 92.

28 Oct 2026, 20:59 UTC

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Alvin Hellerstein, the American judge in charge of the Maduro case, died at 92

US Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who was in charge of the proceedings against the fallen Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, died on Wednesday at the age of 92. In a recent hearing, he had appeared extremely tired, sometimes speaking with difficulty.

28 Oct 2026, 19:59 UTC