马杜罗拒对美国认罪：“我仍是委内瑞拉总统” 起诉书长达25页

Core Viewpoint - Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife appeared in a New York federal court after being forcibly taken by the U.S., both pleaded not guilty, and Maduro claimed he remains the leader of Venezuela [1][4]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - The indictment against Maduro spans 25 pages, detailing serious charges including "drug terrorism conspiracy, cocaine trafficking conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices against the U.S." [5]. - The minimum sentence for the drug terrorism charge is 20 years, with a maximum of life imprisonment [5]. - Maduro's lawyer stated that he is not seeking bail at this time but may consider it in the future [4]. Group 2: Public Reaction - Protests occurred outside the federal court, with demonstrators calling for Maduro's release and opposing U.S. military actions against Venezuela [5][7]. - The court area was heavily policed to maintain order during the proceedings [5]. Group 3: Legal Representation - Maduro has hired Barry Joel Pollack, a prominent lawyer known for defending Julian Assange, to represent him [8]. - Pollack's previous experience includes high-profile cases, raising interest in how he will construct a defense for Maduro against the serious charges [8]. Group 4: International Response - The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Venezuela, condemning the U.S. actions as violations of international law [10]. - Russian representatives at the UN called for Maduro's immediate release, criticizing the U.S. for its double standards regarding international law [11].