Assange Lawyer to Defend Venezuela's Maduro in U.S. Drug Trial
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The high-profile U.S. lawyer who secured Julian Assange's freedom will now defend Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.
Barry Pollack has joined Maduro's legal team. Maduro faces trial in the United States on drug trafficking charges.
Pollack is known for representing the WikiLeaks founder. In 2024, he negotiated a plea deal with U.S. authorities. This agreement resulted in Assange's release from a British prison.
The lawyer will now use his experience in complex international cases for Maduro's defense. The upcoming trial links two globally controversial figures through their shared attorney.