The Maduro Case: Power, Prosecution, and a President in Chains

The Trial: USA breaks down the criminal cases dominating American courtrooms — and the national conversation.

In this episode, we focus on the capture and prosecution of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, following a covert U.S. operation that stunned the world. We explain how the mission was carried out, the federal narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores now face, what happened at their New York arraignment, and the legal battle ahead over immunity, jurisdiction, and whether this case will proceed to a full trial.

Elite security expert Will Geddes joins the show to explain how high-risk extractions work and why this operation may change how the world views executive security.

We also cover key developments in the Nick Reiner double-murder case and the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, as 2026 begins with major legal questions around accountability and power.

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