Federal Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein Dies at 92
Federal judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, who presided over significant cases including those involving Trump, Maduro, and 9/11, has died at the age of 92.

Madison, WI, October 28, 2026 —
Federal judge Alvin K. Hellerstein has died at the age of 92, according to the information provided. Hellerstein presided over significant cases involving Trump, Maduro and 9/11.
The summary of his death does not provide a date or location, nor does it state a cause of death. It also does not identify the specific cases involving Trump or Maduro, or explain which proceedings connected to 9/11 Hellerstein presided over. No additional details about his judicial career or personal life were provided.
The cases named in the summary point to the range of matters associated with Hellerstein’s work as a federal judge, but the available information does not describe their subject matter, outcomes or timelines. It does not specify the court where he served, how long he held the position, or whether he had any role in other proceedings. Those details cannot be established from the information provided.
Hellerstein’s age at death and his involvement in cases concerning Trump, Maduro and 9/11 are the only details included in the summary. Further information about the circumstances of his death and the cases he handled was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER – Associated Press on www.channel3000.com, see more information here.
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