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Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans

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Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores de Maduro may be charged with new offenses related to alleged torture of Americans in a Manhattan federal court hearing Thursday at 10:30 a.m., according to Fox News sources. U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald will address the press after the hearing. The Madudos, who have already been charged with drug trafficking and pleaded not guilty, are set to face these additional charges following their January arrest by U.S. forces.

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On October 7, a U.S. official announced that Nicolas Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan president, and his wife Cilia Flores are expected to face new criminal charges in the United States over alleged torture of Americans detained in Venezuela. The charges could be announced as early as October 8 when Flores is scheduled to appear before Judge Alvin Hellerstein for a bond hearing in Manhattan federal court. Both Maduro and Flores were captured by U.S. forces from their home in Caracas on January 3, brought to New York, and charged with drug trafficking; they have pleaded not guilty. The new charges stem from accusations that the couple authorized torture of Americans held in Venezuelan prisons under Maduro's rule. Prosecutors are also considering charging additional individuals involved in the alleged torture of over a dozen U.S. citizens wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan government during Maduro's tenure.

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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife could face new charges Thursday tied to the alleged torture of Americans. uncertain

Maduro → depose → Americans

The additional charges are expected to be announced in Manhattan federal court, according to Fox News’ David Spunt and Jake Paronich. uncertain

charges → expect → Spunt

U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald is expected to speak after a 10:30 a.m. hearing. asserted

McDonald → expect → hearing

Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro, already face drug trafficking charges following their January capture by U.S. forces. asserted

Maduro → face → forces

Both have pleaded not guilty to those charges. asserted

Both → plead → charges

This is a developing story. asserted

This → develop → ?

Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans

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