US judge denies motions to disqualify officers, advisers involved in Citgo auction

HOUSTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has denied motions filed by Venezuela and Gold Reserve (GRZ.V), opens new tab to disqualify him, a court officer and two advising firms overseeing an auction of shares in the parent of refiner Citgo Petroleum, a court filing showed on Thursday, clearing the way to complete the bids' evaluation.

Toronto-listed miner Gold Reserve, which competed with an offer in the auction, and Citgo's owner, Venezuela, accused firms advising the court of receiving some $170 million in fees from affiliates of Elliott Investment Management, whose bid was recommended as the auction's winner, and bondholders that would obtain proceeds as a result.

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