Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein Dies At 92
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who oversaw the case of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has died at the age of 92. A replacement judge will be chosen for his federal bench responsibilities.
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 28, 2026 —
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein has died at age 92, according to the information provided. Hellerstein oversaw the case of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. A replacement judge will be chosen to take on Hellerstein’s federal bench responsibilities.
The available information does not specify when or where Hellerstein died, or provide a cause of death. It also does not identify who will select the replacement, when that selection will occur, or which responsibilities will be assigned to the new judge.
Details about the case involving Maduro are not provided. The information does not describe the case’s status, the matters Hellerstein oversaw, or whether his death will affect any proceedings. No further information about Hellerstein’s judicial career or other cases is included.
The stated next step is the selection of a replacement for Hellerstein’s federal bench responsibilities. Until further details are provided, the timing and process for that change remain unspecified.
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