Former Venezuelan First Lady Requests Pre-Trial Release on Medical Grounds
Cilia Flores has requested a transfer from federal detention to home confinement, citing medical concerns ahead of her upcoming drug-trafficking trial.
Lauren Collins ·
Legal counsel for Cilia Flores, the former first lady of Venezuela, has filed a motion for home confinement while she awaits trial on drug-trafficking charges. The request cites a deteriorating heart condition as the primary justification for transferring the defendant from a Brooklyn federal detention facility to a monitored residence in Manhattan.
The proposed home confinement includes 24-hour armed surveillance, restricted visitation, and comprehensive monitoring of all communications. The defense argues these measures satisfy security requirements while addressing the defendant's medical needs ahead of the scheduled June trial.
Federal prosecutors have not yet submitted a formal response to the motion. The presiding judge has not issued a ruling regarding the request for transfer. The outcome of this motion will establish a precedent for the ongoing legal proceedings involving both Flores and former President Nicolas Maduro.