92-Year-Old Federal Judge to Preside Over Venezuelan Leader’s Court Case

This week, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to federal court, where his case will be handled by veteran Judge Alvin Hellerstein. The 92-year-old jurist brings decades of experience to the bench, though his age puts him well above the typical federal judge by more than 20 years.

Hellerstein, who has served as a longtime federal judge, will be responsible for overseeing the legal proceedings involving the former Venezuelan leader as the case moves forward in Manhattan federal court.