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Maduro, wife plead not guilty in first court appearance

(The Center Square) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty as he was arraigned in a New York court on Monday, facing federal drug and weapons charges.

Maduro described himself as a “decent man,” claiming to be the president of Venezuela, despite the U.S. and dozens of countries contradicting him as a legitimate leader.

“I am not guilty … I am a decent man. I am still the pr…

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