This time, as soon as the new year 2026 started, America made such a blast, which stunned the world. On the night of 2 and 3 January, a military action took place by the US in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. While the media around the world were breaking the news of the attack and war, the news of the capture of President Nicolas Maduro came to light. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were arrested and taken away by American soldiers. The issue of attacking another country and capturing its head came on everyone’s lips. America has accused him of drug smuggling and terrorist conspiracy. Currently he is in MDC Brooklyn Jail in New York City. He has been presented before the court once, where Maduro declared himself innocent and talked about being forcibly kidnapped and brought to America. During this time, lawyers also became available to present arguments in his favor. Barry J. to represent Maduro in the US court. Pollock has been appointed as counsel. After all, who is this Barry Pollock who has stood as a wall between US President Donald Trump and Nicolas Maduro? Let us understand the whole thing.

Who is Barry Pollock?
Barry J., an experienced lawyer fighting the case of Nicolas Maduro in America. Pollock is a leading American criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience. He is a member of the prestigious New York law firm Harris St. Is a partner at Laurent & Wechsler LLP. He is called the hero of high-profile cases.

Identification with the Assange case
Pollock also fought the legal battle for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and secured a successful settlement in a complex case that led to Assange’s release. Pollock has played an important role in many high-profile cases in US courts such as financial crimes, corruption, national security and defending people from wrongful allegations.

He has also received legal expertise and recognition. Pollock is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. He has also been the former president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also teaches Federal Criminal Trial Practice at Georgetown University.

How much is lawyer Barry Palk charging?
Till now, no official report has mentioned how much or how the fees of lawyer Barry Pollock, who is fighting the case of President Nicolas Maduro, are being paid. This information is generally kept confidential and is revealed only when the court or the parties make it public. However, considering the complexity of this internationally high profile case, the fee is estimated to be in millions of dollars.

Maduro’s trial in America
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have both been charged with narco-terrorism and a massive drug trafficking conspiracy. US prosecutors claim he helped smuggle cocaine during the Maduro regime. Pollock told the court at the first hearing that bringing Maduro to the United States was tantamount to a ‘military kidnapping’ and that Maduro should receive special legal immunity as a head of a sovereign state.

Maduro’s wife’s lawyers separate
According to court documents in this case, Nicholas Maduro and his wife Celia Flores have different defense sides. That means both have different lawyers. Nicholas’s case where Pollock is fighting. On behalf of his wife Celia, a lawyer named Mark E. Donnelly, who has been a former prosecutor of the US Justice Department, appeared in the court. Donnelly confirmed in court that Celia had legal representation.

Impact on US-Venezuela relations
The US stopped recognizing the Maduro regime as the legitimate leader in 2019 and supported the opposition. Due to allegations against Maduro, diplomatic tension between the two countries has been deepening for many years. Recently, the arrest of Maduro from Venezuela by American forces has increased the controversy at the international level. The Venezuelan government is calling it a violation of sovereignty.

What next in legal action?
The case of Nicholas Maduro and his wife is being heard by US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein. The court has now fixed the next hearing date as March 17. It is believed that in the coming days, this case can create a bigger controversy in international politics because the trial of the charges against Maduro is not just a legal battle, but it has also become a matter related to international politics as well as America and Latin America policies and the power equations of the world. The outcome of this case may have a huge impact on US-Venezuela relations and may increase turmoil in regional politics.

Narco-terrorism and drug smuggling conspiracy
US prosecutors claim that Maduro provided support and infrastructure to cartels involved in large-scale cocaine trafficking so that the drugs could reach the US. Along with this, there is also an allegation of illegal possession and use of weapons. Machine guns and destructive weapons were also seized and used in connection with drug trafficking and terrorist plots.

Maduro was captured by the US through military action in Venezuela and brought directly to the US, which has raised debate about whether this action violates international law or not. There is also controversy over whether any formal extradition agreement or procedure should have been followed to arrest Nicolas Maduro. The American side argues that it has the right to prosecute in federal court. Even if the arrest process was controversial.

‘Head-of-State immunity’ argument
Maduro’s lawyers may claim that prosecuting an active or elected head of state falls within the scope of head-of-state immunity under international law. However, the US has stopped recognizing Maduro as the legitimate president since 2019, which could weaken this argument in court. According to legal experts, in previous precedents – such as in the case of Panama’s General Noriega – such an immunity claim had not been successful, but it could lead to a lengthy legal debate.

prisoner of war vs criminal trial
Maduro has described himself as a Prisoner of War and has claimed that the prosecution against him is a result of this. Legal analysis has revealed that before a case can be prosecuted in the United States, it would be necessary to prove whether the action is actually a criminal action in practice or part of a political/military conflict, as the applicable laws and security measures may differ depending on this.

burden of proof and proof
US prosecutors will have to prove in court that Maduro and his associates have had a clear and direct partnership and benefit from the drug network. However, the indictment claims that the Maduro regime encouraged cocaine-based corruption so that it could reach the US. Opposing parties may argue that the allegation is politically motivated or weak in evidence.