Veteran Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein Dies at 92 Amid Maduro Trial and Trump Legal Battles
Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge known for handling high-profile cases involving Donald Trump and the 9/11 attacks, has died at age 92. He passed away on Wednesday morning, just two weeks after presiding over the arraignment of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Hellerstein served on the bench for nearly three decades, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1998, and continued working until his death. His recent rulings included rejecting Trump’s attempts to dismiss his hush money conviction and managing the complex litigation arising from the 2001 terrorist attacks. His death necessitates the reassignment of the upcoming trial for Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.