Orthodox Jewish Senior Judge Alvin Hellerstein to preside Maduro case

Ninety-two-year-old Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein will oversee the criminal case against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in the U.S. District Court in New York. Hellerstein, an Orthodox Jew, has a long history on the federal bench since his appointment in 1998.

He is one of the oldest active judges and continues to handle significant cases. Maduro faces serious allegations, including narcotics trafficking and corruption. Hellerstein’s experience with complex cases adds to the importance of this high-profile prosecution.