委内瑞拉总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗在纽约法院对新增的酷刑相关指控认罪不成立。“我完全拒绝这份文件，”马杜罗对法庭说。
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York court to newly added torture-related charges. "I reject this document entirely," Maduro told the court.
委内瑞拉总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗在纽约联邦法院对新增的酷刑相关指控认罪不成立。面对法官，马杜罗说，“我完全拒绝这份文件。”新增指控被加入到马杜罗现有的案件中，该案件已涉嫌贩毒和腐败。美国检察官围绕据称通过国家机器实施的系统性镇压的指控构建了这份新起诉书。
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court to newly added torture-related charges. Facing the judge, Maduro said, "I reject this document entirely." The new charges were added to Maduro's existing case, which already covers alleged drug trafficking and corruption. US prosecutors built the fresh indictment around claims of systematic repression allegedly carried out through state apparatus.
案件在马杜罗律师的反对中继续进行，他们认为这些指控具有政治动机。法庭程序在未来几周如何发展正受到密切关注。
The case continues amid objections from Maduro's lawyers, who argue the charges are politically motivated. How the court proceedings unfold in the coming weeks is being closely watched.