Maduro Case Judge, 92, Brings History of Dealing With Trump

The judge overseeing the Nicolás Maduro prosecution is a 92-year-old native New Yorker who’s willing to take unpopular stances, is unafraid to challenge lawyers, and has managed to win praise from President Donald Trump despite crossing him on key issues.

“He doesn’t reflexively rule for the government,” said Roger Stavis, the head of Mintz & Gold’s white collar defense practice, who’s tried cases before Manhattan US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein.