NSIAP…. But just saw this.

BREAKING: U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Clinton appointee from 1998 who is currently 92 years old, has been assigned to preside over Nicols Maduro's case in the Southern District of New York.

Hellerstein refused to move Donald Trump's "hush-money" case from state to federal court.

In May 2025, Hellerstein blocked the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members (linked to Tren de Aragua) within the Southern District of New York.

The real controversy/conspiracy…orthodox Jewish judge. Seriously, he's on senior status.

This won't be a one week, or one month trial. In fact, it probably won't go to trial imho, as I expect the Maduros will take a plea deal to provide evidence and remain incarcerated for 20-ish years.

Main goal was to get him out of Venezuela.

99% of the time it's random. Sometimes it isn't if DOJ brings a group of cases in succession with the same defendants.

They don't want to win. They want Venezuela to pick or obtain a new government with the pretty explicit implication that the new government will benefit greatly from being our friends and suffer consequences if a Maduro acolyte tried to assume control.

IMnAg79 said:

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Main goal was to get him out of Venezuela.

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Yes by the time he's free hopefully VZ rids itself of its commies and becomes a prosperous nation again.

Old Sarge said:

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92 years of age. This person was here/there for a reason, and now this Chess Piece comes into play.

92, really?

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But people (effing idiots, actually) still say we don't need age limits. SMDH.

13B said:

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My Mom will be 92 at the end of the month. She is killing it for someone 92 years old. She quit driving at 90 but she remains active and lives mostly on her own. In no way shape or form could she still be doing secretarial work much less what is expected from a Federal Judge.

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And you make excellent points in that she is killing it for someone her age. My dad is in his late seventies and he is also "killing it" for someone his age. Compared to his 50-year-old self, though, he doesn't hold a candle to his "younger" (50-year-old) self. And trust me, his 50-year-old self couldn't hold a candle to his 35 year-old self.

Like I mentioned above, age limits are needed for a reason. No one over a certain age, let's say 70-75, can honestly say they're as physically and mentally capable as their 25-year-old self, or even their 35-year-old self.

Age limits are needed to save us from the geriatric.

No Spin Ag said:

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13B said:

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My Mom will be 92 at the end of the month. She is killing it for someone 92 years old. She quit driving at 90 but she remains active and lives mostly on her own. In no way shape or form could she still be doing secretarial work much less what is expected from a Federal Judge.

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And you make excellent points in that she is killing it for someone her age. My dad is in his late seventies and he is also "killing it" for someone his age. Compared to his 50-year-old self, though, he doesn't hold a candle to his "younger" (50-year-old) self. And trust me, his 50-year-old self couldn't hold a candle to his 35 year-old self.

Like I mentioned above, age limits are needed for a reason. No one over a certain age, let's say 70-75, can honestly say they're as physically and mentally capable as their 25-year-old self, or even their 35-year-old self.

Age limits are needed to save us from the geriatric.

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There's definitely a fine line in there somewhere. I don't know if 70-75 is it but it sure as heck isn't 90+.

Between that and the Marxists who will make up the jury, Maduro walks free.

Cinco Ranch Aggie said:

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HTownAg98 said:

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99% of the time it's random. Sometimes it isn't if DOJ brings a group of cases in succession with the same defendants.

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If judge assignment is truly 99% random, then there is clearly something fishy going on. As these cases with Donald Trump being involved to any capacity show, there is nothing random there.

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That's the 1% of the same defendant with similar charges. It happens more often than you think.

Even Biden put a $25million bounty on his head.

Libs hate it but no way this guy skates….this is funny as the Democrats now have to walk the walk.

No judge should still be on the bench at 92. Should have to retire at 65, or earlier.

one safe place said:

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No judge or politician should still be on the bench or at their position at 92. Should have to retire at 65, or earlier.

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FIFY.

one safe place said:

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No judge should still be on the bench at 92. Should have to retire at 65, or earlier.

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He was almost 65 when he was appointed. He shouldn't have been appointed.

13B said:

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No Spin Ag said:

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13B said:

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My Mom will be 92 at the end of the month. She is killing it for someone 92 years old. She quit driving at 90 but she remains active and lives mostly on her own. In no way shape or form could she still be doing secretarial work much less what is expected from a Federal Judge.

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And you make excellent points in that she is killing it for someone her age. My dad is in his late seventies and he is also "killing it" for someone his age. Compared to his 50-year-old self, though, he doesn't hold a candle to his "younger" (50-year-old) self. And trust me, his 50-year-old self couldn't hold a candle to his 35 year-old self.

Like I mentioned above, age limits are needed for a reason. No one over a certain age, let's say 70-75, can honestly say they're as physically and mentally capable as their 25-year-old self, or even their 35-year-old self.

Age limits are needed to save us from the geriatric.

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There's definitely a fine line in there somewhere. I don't know if 70-75 is it but it sure as heck isn't 90+.

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The old asses in Congress dictated we, the plebes, retire at 65.

Yet another thing they exempt themselves from.

HollywoodBQ said:

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Old Sarge said:

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92 years of age. This person was here/there for a reason, and this Chess Piece comes into play.

92, really?

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Normally, 92 is the most redass number there is.

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Not quite.

I'm positively certain that 90 is a the most redass.

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HollywoodBQ said:

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Old Sarge said:

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92 years of age. This person was here/there for a reason, and this Chess Piece comes into play.

92, really?

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Normally, 92 is the most redass number there is.

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Not quite.

I'm positively certain that 90 is a the most redass.

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Negative. It's 91

rgag12 said:

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nortex97 said:

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The real controversy/conspiracy…orthodox Jewish judge. Seriously, he's on senior status.

This won't be a one week, or one month trial. In fact, it probably won't go to trial imho, as I expect the Maduros will take a plea deal to provide evidence and remain incarcerated for 20-ish years.

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Why? If this goes to trial he will get acquitted in NY.

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As much as they hate Trump, they're not going to let this guy free just to spite him. This is a generational opportunity.

No Spin Ag said:

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one safe place said:

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No judge or politician should still be on the bench or at their position at 92. Should have to retire at 65, or earlier.

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FIFY.

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How old are you? You really think 65 is that old?

yikes.

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HollywoodBQ said:

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Old Sarge said:

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92 years of age. This person was here/there for a reason, and this Chess Piece comes into play.

92, really?

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Normally, 92 is the most redass number there is.

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Not quite.

I'm positively certain that 90 is a the most redass.

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I agree

Old Sarge said:

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92 years of age. This person was here/there for a reason, and now this Chess Piece comes into play.

92, really?

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I got to talking to an older gentleman in the checkout line at our local grocery store, he turned out to be a federal judge. He was using one of those 4 footed canes and looked to be over 80. Pretty sure it is one of those positions you work your way up to when the guy ahead of you dies in the position.

rab79 said:

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Old Sarge said:

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92 years of age. This person was here/there for a reason, and now this Chess Piece comes into play.

92, really?

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I got to talking to an older gentleman in the checkout line at our local grocery store, he turned out to be a federal judge. He was using one of those 4 footed canes and looked to be over 80. Pretty sure it is one of those positions you work your way up to when the guy ahead of you dies in the position.

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It's not about working your way up. It's about "retiring' to senior status to maintain full salary, while doing 25-75% of the work.

92 year old judges lol what a waste of money