Alvin K. Hellerstein, a federal judge who handled Trump, Maduro and 9/11 cases, dies at 92

1. 1998
   Bill Clinton appoints Hellerstein to the federal bench.
2. 2008
   Hellerstein ends effort to force New York City to keep searching for 9/11 remains at a Staten Island landfill.
3. 2011
   Hellerstein moves to senior status.
4. 2015
   Hellerstein orders a cable company to pay $229,500 over robocalls.
5. 2020
   Hellerstein orders Michael Cohen released from prison.
6. March 2023
   First denial of Trump's request to move his case, after his indictment.
7. May 2024
   Second denial of Trump's request, following his conviction.
8. August
   Third denial of Trump's bid to move and dismiss the hush money case.

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