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US Judge Who Presided Over Trump, Maduro, 9/11 Cases, Dies At 92

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Judge Hellerstein concluded a notable judicial career that included presiding over matters related to Donald Trump and litigation stemming from the September 11 attacks. The prominent jurist remained actively engaged with federal casework up until his final days. Just two weeks before his death, he presided over the arraignment of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on torture charges.

Key points

  • Judge Hellerstein managed major federal proceedings involving high-profile figures such a…: Judge Hellerstein managed major federal proceedings involving high-profile figures such as Donald Trump.
  • His long judicial career encompassed historic cases related to the September 11 terror at…: His long judicial career encompassed historic cases related to the September 11 terror attacks.
  • The federal judge maintained an active caseload presiding over international legal matter…: The federal judge maintained an active caseload presiding over international legal matters until the end of his life.

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Just two weeks ago, Hellerstein presided over the arraignment of Maduro and Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, on torture charges

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