Judge Alvin Hellerstein Dies At 92

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   Longtime Manhattan U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who was overseeing the trial of former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, has died at 92.

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• 28 Oct Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, who oversaw Trump hush money and 9/11 lawsuits, dies at 92Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, who served on the Manhattan federal bench for nearly three decades, died at age 92 in October 2023. Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain announced his passing, noting that he continued to work diligently until his death. Notably, Hellerstein presided over significant cases including those of former President Donald Trump and former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as well as the 9/11…The Independent
• 28 Oct 92-year-old US judge handling Nicolas Maduro case diesJudge Alvin Hellerstein, who was overseeing the case against former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on drug trafficking charges, died at age 92 on October 28. Hellerstein had a long and distinguished career that included handling high-profile cases such as those related to the September 11 attacks and disputes involving former US president Donald Trump. His death comes amid questions about the continuation of…The Straits Times
• 28 Oct Alvin Hellerstein, judge in Maduro and Trump cases, dies at 92Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who handled several high-profile cases including those involving former presidents and CEOs, died at age 92. He was overseeing the criminal case of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro while refusing to allow Donald Trump’s case to be moved to his court. Hellerstein faced criticism for taking on the Maduro case just days after turning 92 but remained active in significant legal…CBS News
• 28 Oct 92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case diesJudge Alvin Hellerstein, who was handling the case against former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro for drug trafficking, has passed away at age 92. Hellerstein, one of the oldest federal judges in the US, had previously rejected then-President Trump’s attempt to move his hush money lawsuit out of state court and into federal jurisdiction. Known for his rigorous approach, he also managed civil cases stemming from…South China Morning Post
• 28 Oct Federal judge who oversaw Maduro, Trump cases dead at 92Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who was 92 years old, died of natural causes while overseeing cases involving former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Appointed in 1998 by President Bill Clinton, Hellerstein had presided over significant legal matters including Maduro's indictment for conspiracy to commit torture against Americans and others to maintain power, as well as attempts…Fox News
• 28 Oct Judge overseeing Maduro case dies at 92Judge Alvin Hellerstein, a longtime Manhattan U.S. District judge, passed away at age 92 while presiding over the trial of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.Washington Examiner

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