Cilia Flores seeks US home detention citing worsening heart condition

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Cilia Flores de Maduro, the former first lady of Venezuela, has requested pre-trial release from federal detention in the United States to undergo home confinement in Manhattan. Her legal team cites a severe decline in her health since her January arrest, noting that she suffers from worsening cardiac issues, including arrhythmias and shortness of breath. They argue that the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center lacks the necessary conditions for her required medical care, which may include cardiac catheterization and potential surgery.

To secure her release, the defense has proposed stringent monitoring conditions, including 24/7 armed surveillance, GPS tracking, video monitoring, and the surrender of her passport. They also noted that Flores has lost over 24 pounds during her confinement.

U.S. Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein has ordered that Flores' medical records be sealed to protect her privacy, ruling that her interest in medical confidentiality outweighs the public's presumption of access. Flores and her husband, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, are currently awaiting trial on charges related to drug trafficking and human rights abuses.

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Alvin Hellerstein · Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center · Cilia Flores de Maduro · Guidepost Solutions · Nicolás Maduro · United Socialist Party of Venezuela · United States · Venezuela

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[DISPUTED] Flores has reportedly lost over 24 pounds during her period of confinement. www.cubaheadlines.com · pulptastic.com · n.com.do · laopinion.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The defense proposed 24/7 armed surveillance, GPS tracking, and video surveillance as conditions for house arrest. www.cubaheadlines.com · laopinion.com · pulptastic.com · aktuale.mk · berita.rtm.gov.my
[● 4 SOURCES] U.S. Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein ordered that Flores' medical records be sealed to protect her privacy. www.cubaheadlines.com · yaracuyaldia.com · n.com.do · primicia.com.ve
[● 22 SOURCES] Flores is currently prescribed four medications and requires nitroglycerin due to potential heart attack risks. haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.cubaheadlines.com · +17 more
[● 25 SOURCES] Cilia Flores' legal team requested pre-trial release under home confinement in Manhattan, citing a worsening heart condition. haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.cubaheadlines.com · +20 more
[● 21 SOURCES] Flores' legal team argues that her cardiac issues, including arrhythmias and shortness of breath, cannot be adequately treated at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center. www.cubaheadlines.com · bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · +16 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The defense proposed 24/7 armed surveillance by Guidepost Solutions as a condition for house arrest. www.cubaheadlines.com
[● 20 SOURCES] Cilia Flores and Nicolás Maduro face allegations of drug trafficking and human rights abuses. haitigazette.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.businessdaily.gr · +15 more