Nicolás Maduro, wife expected to face new torture charges in Manhattan court

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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife could face new charges Thursday tied to the alleged torture of Americans.

The additional charges are expected to be announced in Manhattan federal court, according to Fox News’ David Spunt and Jake Paronich.

U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald is expected to speak after a 10:30 a.m. hearing.

nicolas maduro in gray sweatsuit holding a peace sign and smiling

Nicolás Maduro shared new photos of himself in prison, dated June 25. (@Nicolás Maduro/X)

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Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro, already face drug trafficking charges following their January capture by U.S. forces. Both have pleaded not guilty to those charges.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security.