"When Nicolás Maduro showed up in Manhattan federal court Monday morning - having been hauled by the federal government 2,000 miles from Caracas - he was represented by attorney Barry Pollack. Pollack, best known for representing WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange, with vast experience in both criminal and international law, told the judge in Maduro's initial appearance that he'd be raising motions objecting to the legality of how United States forces captured the now former Venezuelan president."
""I confirmed with Mr. Maduro that he does not know Mr. Fein and has not communicated with Mr. Fein, much less retained him, authorized him to enter an appearance, or otherwise hold himself out as representing Mr. Maduro," Pollack wrote in a court document. Pollack said he had made several attempts to contact Fein to clear up the issue, but never heard back."
Nicolás Maduro appeared in Manhattan federal court after being transported from Caracas and was represented at the initial appearance by Barry Pollack, who said he would challenge the legality of the U.S. capture. Bruce Fein filed to represent Maduro and Judge Alvin Hellerstein approved Fein's motion, prompting Pollack to assert that Maduro never spoke to Fein and to ask the judge to remove Fein. Pollack reported he confirmed Maduro did not know or authorize Fein and that Fein did not respond to outreach. Fein responded that he believes he represents Maduro and asked the judge to interview Maduro in chambers to determine Maduro's choice of counsel.
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