US judge Alvin Hellerstein, who handled Maduro trial, dies at 92​on October 29, 2026 at 5:06 am

Alvin K Hellerstein, a distinguished federal judge known for presiding over major cases, passed away Wednesday morning with his family by his side. He dedicated his judicial career to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York from 1998 and dealt with high-profile matters, including those of Nicolás Maduro and President Donald Trump’s hush money.