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Brand posts photo of Maduro wearing its hoodie after arrest
Summary
A U.S. outdoor brand posted images of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wearing its Patriot Blue hoodie after his capture; Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty at a federal court appearance.
Content
An American outdoor brand shared photographs showing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wearing its Patriot Blue hoodie while in U.S. custody. The images were posted after Maduro's capture and show him handcuffed with U.S. agents nearby. Origin USA's founder posted the pictures, noted the hoodie is available for pre-order and said a DEA agent may have given the garment. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken into custody on drug-related charges and appeared before a federal judge.
Key details:
- Maduro was detained by U.S. forces and is charged in connection with alleged narco-terrorism and drug trafficking; he and his wife pleaded not guilty in court.
- Photographs and a video circulated showing Maduro wearing Origin USA's Patriot Blue hoodie; the company posted the images with a "Welcome to America" caption and said the shirt will ship in the spring.
- Origin USA's founder, Pete Roberts, said on social media he believed a DEA agent gave Maduro the hoodie.
- Maduro and his wife are being held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
Summary:
The images prompted public attention and a social media post from Origin USA highlighting the hoodie and pre-orders. Officials reported Maduro's detention on drug-related charges and his court appearance; the next steps in the legal process are undetermined at this time.
