After his highly publicized capture by U.S. forces over the weekend, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be represented in court by defense attorney Barry Pollack, known for his work on behalf of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Pollack filed a notice of appearance on Monday in the Southern District of New York, formally becoming counsel for Maduro as the Venezuelan leader faces U.S. allegations tied to drug trafficking and related crimes. He appeared in court the same day Maduro pleaded not guilty, according to multiple reports covering the arraignment and initial proceedings.
