White Collar Crime

What’s Next in Nicolás Maduro’s Case?

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David Tarras was live in studio with WPEC-TV CBS12 News today to discuss what comes next as Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in federal court on narcoterrorism charges.

As David put it, this is “truly an unprecedented situation.” The initial proceedings will include the formal reading of charges and advisement of rights, with significant litigation expected over head of state immunity and other legal challenges tied to how Maduro was brought to the United States.

Link to the full CBS12 segment.

Florida Lawmakers React to U.S. Airstrikes, Capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

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Attorney David Tarras, commentary on Maduro case

David Tarras spoke with CBS 12 on the federal indictment involving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Cases like this raise complex legal issues that go beyond the headlines, including jurisdiction, sovereign immunity, and how U.S. prosecutors pursue international narcotics and national security cases.

Watch the full segment.