Wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro seeks release from US jail

What happened: Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was due back in court Thursday as her lawyers seek her release from a New York jail and house arrest. Both have pleaded not guilty in a cocaine conspiracy case. Key numbers: Flores is 69. She has lost 25 pounds (11 kilograms) in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Why it matters: Prosecutors opposed bail, calling Flores an extreme risk of flight and danger to the public. Her lawyers cite heart problems and say she may need surgery. Both face potential life sentences if convicted. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was due back in court Thursday as her lawyers seek her release from a New York jail and house arrest. Both have pleaded not guilty in a cocaine conspiracy case.

Prosecutors opposed bail, calling Flores an extreme risk of flight and danger to the public. Her lawyers cite heart problems and say she may need surgery. Both face potential life sentences if convicted.