Key facts
- Judge Alvin Hellerstein died on Wednesday at age 92.
- He was appointed to the bench in 1998 by President Bill Clinton.
- Hellerstein oversaw cases involving Donald Trump and Nicolas Maduro.
- Maduro's trial is scheduled for June 2027.
Alvin Hellerstein, a federal judge known for presiding over significant cases including those involving President Donald Trump and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, died on Wednesday at the age of 92. Appointed in 1998 by then-President Bill Clinton, Hellerstein was noted for his active caseload well into his 90s. His passing means his ongoing cases, including the Maduro trial scheduled for June 2027, will be reassigned to other judges.