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Type: Court transcript
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Summary

This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a discussion about allowing a witness to testify remotely via WebEx. Counsel argues the witness is unavailable due to a positive COVID test, referencing the case United States v. Al-Fawwaz. The court accepts the reason for unavailability and anticipates permitting the remote testimony.

People (4)

Name Role Context
MS. STERNHEIM Counsel
Speaking in court, arguing for allowing a witness to testify remotely due to a positive COVID test and citing the cas...
Al-Fawwaz
Mentioned as a party in the legal case 'United States v. Al-Fawwaz'.
MR. ROHRBACH Counsel
Speaking in court, recalling the Court's previous application of Rule 15 factors regarding remote participation.
The Court Judge
Presiding over the hearing, questioning counsel, and indicating a decision to permit a witness to testify remotely.

Organizations (2)

Name Type Context
WebEx Company
Mentioned as the platform through which a witness would testify remotely.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. Company
Identified as the court reporting service at the bottom of the page.

Timeline (1 events)

2022-08-10
A discussion was held to determine if a witness who tested positive for COVID could testify remotely via WebEx.
Courtroom (implied)

Locations (1)

Location Context
Mentioned as a place a witness with COVID would be unable to enter.

Relationships (2)

MS. STERNHEIM Professional The Court
Ms. Sternheim is counsel presenting an argument to the judge (The Court) during a legal proceeding.
MR. ROHRBACH Professional The Court
Mr. Rohrbach is counsel addressing the judge (The Court) as 'your Honor' during a legal proceeding.

Key Quotes (3)

"Here, we do have a definitive positive test for COVID, and I think that speaks for itself. He certainly would not even be able to get on a plane, let alone enter the United States."
Source
— MS. STERNHEIM (Arguing that the witness is unavailable to testify in person due to a positive COVID test.)
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"I think the unavailability on the defense's proffer is established."
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— THE COURT (Acknowledging that the reason for the witness's unavailability is valid.)
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"I anticipate this witness will be permitted to testify by WebEx."
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— THE COURT (Stating the likely ruling on the matter of remote testimony.)
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