US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay lawyers.
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A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay lawyers.
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