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Alex Saab trial in U.S. postponed to November 2026
The trial of Alex Saab in the United States has been postponed. Originally scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026, the proceedings are now set to commence on November 16, 2026.
Federal Judge Kathleen M. Williams of the Southern District of Florida approved the request for a delay, which was submitted by Saab's defense and agreed upon by the U.S. Prosecution. The defense cited the need for additional time to review financial evidence and prepare a defense strategy.
The legal case involves allegations of money laundering and fraudulent contracts linked to Venezuela's CLAP food program and operations involving the state-owned oil company, PDVSA. Additionally, the judge ruled that the period between August 14 and November 16, 2026, will be excluded from the timeline established by the Speedy Trial Act.
Certain information presented by the U.S. government remains under a strict protection order, limiting public disclosure of specific evidence.
Entities
Alex Saab · CLAP · Kathleen M. Williams · PDVSA · United States · United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The trial is now scheduled to begin on November 16, 2026. primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · lapatilla.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The case involves allegations of money laundering, contracts related to the CLAP food program, and PDVSA operations. primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · lapatilla.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Confidential information presented by the US government is under a strict protection order. primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · lapatilla.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The period between August 14 and November 16, 2026, will be excluded from the Speedy Trial Act calculation. primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · lapatilla.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The defense requested the delay with the agreement of the US Prosecution. primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · lapatilla.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Judge Kathleen M. Williams approved the postponement of Alex Saab's trial. primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · lapatilla.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The defense argued they need more time to review financial evidence and prepare their strategy. primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · lapatilla.com