A former Venezuelan judge in a U.S.
cocaine trafficking case linked to the government of former President Hugo
Chavez has had his sentencing postponed. A sentencing hearing was moved from
Friday until Monday for Benny Palmeri-Bacchi, who pleaded guilty in November to
charges of extortion, conspiracy to obstruct justice and money laundering
conspiracy. Each charge carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Prosecutors
say Palmeri-Bacchi conspired with a former Venezuelan Interpol director to help
traffickers move Colombian cocaine through Venezuela. The Interpol director and
a former Venezuelan military intelligence chief were also indicted but remain
in Venezuela. More… 
Monday, February 9, 2015
Sentencing Delayed For Ex-Venezuela Judge In US Drug Case
A former Venezuelan judge in a U.S.
cocaine trafficking case linked to the government of former President Hugo
Chavez has had his sentencing postponed. A sentencing hearing was moved from
Friday until Monday for Benny Palmeri-Bacchi, who pleaded guilty in November to
charges of extortion, conspiracy to obstruct justice and money laundering
conspiracy. Each charge carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Prosecutors
say Palmeri-Bacchi conspired with a former Venezuelan Interpol director to help
traffickers move Colombian cocaine through Venezuela. The Interpol director and
a former Venezuelan military intelligence chief were also indicted but remain
in Venezuela. More… 
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