阿桑奇代理律师为马杜罗辩护

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the legal defense of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by attorney Barry Pollack, known for his experience and success in high-profile cases, including representing Julian Assange. Pollack's defense strategy focuses on labeling U.S. military actions against Maduro as "military kidnapping" and asserting Maduro's sovereign immunity from foreign criminal charges [1][2]. Group 1 - Barry Pollack, a partner at a prominent U.S. law firm, is representing Maduro and plans to argue that U.S. actions are illegal [1]. - Pollack claims that as a head of state, Maduro should enjoy immunity from criminal charges from other countries [1]. - Legal experts express skepticism about the viability of the immunity defense due to the U.S. not recognizing Maduro's leadership following the disputed 2019 elections [1]. Group 2 - Pollack previously achieved a significant legal victory by negotiating a plea deal for Julian Assange, reducing multiple charges to one without requiring prison time [2]. - A lawyer who defended former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega praised Pollack's suitability for the Maduro case but raised concerns about his resources to counter U.S. government efforts [2]. - The U.S. may utilize a cooperating witness, former intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal, to testify against Maduro, complicating Pollack's defense strategy [2].