Evidence and legal context
U.S. legal experts say that the indictment does not detail all of the evidence publicly, as key material remains classified or tied to intelligence sources — a common practice in complex narcotics cases. Some lawyers argue that Maduro's transfer to the U.S. may raise questions under international law, though his presence in the country does not preclude proceeding under U.S. law. The next court hearing is scheduled for March 17, and prosecutors are also seeking the seizure of the defendants' assets.
