Maduro and Wife Seek Dismissal of Drug Charges on Immunity Grounds
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Updated · NPR · Sep 3
Maduro and Wife Seek Dismissal of Drug Charges on Immunity Grounds
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Sep 3
Summary
Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to throw out a U.S. drug-trafficking indictment, arguing they are immune as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The filing centers on status-based immunity, with the couple contending the court cannot pursue the case while recognizing those official roles.
The move shifts the case from the underlying narcotics allegations to a threshold legal fight over whether foreign-office protections can block the prosecution.