Cell of Maduro, abducted by the US, photographed for the first time

Following the military operation the US conducted against Venezuela last Saturday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were abducted to New York, appeared before a judge for the first time as part of a case opened on charges of drug trafficking and possession of weapons.

US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is presiding over the case, noted during the hearing that Maduro was brought into the courtroom with his feet shackled.

The judge announced that the next hearing will be held on March 17.

“AMERICA ABDUCTED ME FROM MY HOME”

Speaking in court for the first time following the process that dominated the world agenda with a live-broadcast operation, Maduro denied all charges against him. In his defense, he stated, “America abducted me from my home, I am innocent.”

CONDITIONS OF THE PRISON WHERE MADURO WILL BE HELD

The cell where Maduro will stay after being sent back to prison following the hearing has been revealed to the public. In the images shared on tv100, it was noted that the cell is windowless and hygiene conditions are inadequate.

While it was reported that this center, where those held in pre-trial detention stay, is known for its bad reputation, it was stated that Maduro will be held here until the second hearing.

“IT HAS NO WINDOWS”

tv100 Foreign News Editor Ahmet Yeşiltepe shared details regarding the cell where Maduro will stay. Yeşiltepe described the prison with these words:

“He is expected to be transferred to a more secure and comfortable prison from here. Being held here until March could be truly very difficult.”