Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was brought under heavy security to a New York court for arraignment, according to officials.
Images from the scene showed a large police presence as Maduro was escorted into the courthouse amid tight restrictions.
Authorities have not released full details of the charges at this stage, but the appearance marks a dramatic escalation in US legal action connected to Venezuela’s former leadership.
The development is expected to have major diplomatic repercussions between Washington and Caracas as proceedings move forward.
