Judge says Maduro is entitled to appropriate counsel; won't dismiss case

Judge Alvin Hellerstein said the defendant's right to counsel is paramount and this case is unique because Maduro's defense team will have the "very heavy burden" of interviewing witnesses in Venezuela and Colombia and investigating events that took place years ago.

"What is the remedy? Is there a remedy?" the judge asked.

Defense attorneys tell Hellerstein the only remedy is to dismiss the case. "I am not dismissing the case," Hellerstein replied.