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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Summary
This document is a court transcript from February 15, 2012, in the case of U.S. v. Daugertas. The transcript details a legal argument regarding a request to close the courtroom for the testimony of a witness, Catherine Conrad, due to sensitive information about her alcohol dependency and disciplinary proceedings. The court denies the request, citing prior disclosures of the information and the defendants' right to a public proceeding. The transcript also reveals that Ms. Conrad intends to invoke her Fifth Amendment right, and counsel has submitted an application to compel her testimony with immunity.
People (10)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| PAUL M. DAUGERDAS | Defendant |
Named in the case title: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. PAUL M. DAUGERDAS, ET AL.
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| Juror No. 1 | Juror |
An application was made on behalf of Juror No. 1 concerning closure of the courtroom.
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| Ms. Sternheim | Counsel |
Attorney arguing on behalf of Ms. Conrad for the closure of the courtroom and discussing Ms. Conrad's Fifth Amendment...
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| Ms. Conrad | Witness |
The subject of the hearing, whose alcohol dependence, medical conditions, and disciplinary proceedings are being disc...
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| Catherine Conrad | Witness |
Full name for Ms. Conrad, mentioned as the author of a letter dated February 8, 2012, requesting a closed courtroom.
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| Mr. Gair | Counsel |
Counsel who declines to be heard on sealing the courtroom and is expected to call Ms. Conrad as a witness.
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| Mr. Okula | Counsel |
Counsel who declines to be heard on sealing the courtroom and later explains the procedure for calling Ms. Conrad and...
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| Mr. Rotert | Counsel |
Counsel who declines to be heard further on the question of sealing the courtroom.
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| Presley |
Cited in a legal precedent regarding the closure of a courtroom (Presley v. Georgia).
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| Walker |
Cited in a legal precedent regarding the closure of a courtroom (Walker v. Georgia).
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | government agency |
Plaintiff in the case.
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| First Department | government agency |
Location of non-public disciplinary proceedings involving Ms. Conrad.
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| First Judicial Department | government agency |
Location of the departmental disciplinary committee that held proceedings concerning Ms. Conrad's medical suspension.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS | company |
Listed at the bottom of page 100, likely the court reporting service.
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Timeline (3 events)
2012-02-15
A court hearing to discuss an application to close the courtroom for the testimony of Ms. Conrad, her intention to invoke the Fifth Amendment, and a request to grant her immunity.
courtroom
2012-02-15
Planned testimony of Ms. Conrad where she intends to assert her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
courtroom
A pending disciplinary proceeding concerning Ms. Conrad's medical suspension held before the disciplinary committee of the First Judicial Department.
First Judicial Department
Relationships (3)
Ms. Sternheim is acting as counsel for Ms. Conrad, arguing on her behalf for a closed courtroom and informing the court of her client's intention to invoke the Fifth Amendment.
Mr. Gair is the counsel who is calling Ms. Conrad as a witness in the hearing.
Key Quotes (3)
"However, I maintain that she does have the right to confidentiality regarding her condition and any treatment she may have received."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(Arguing for the closure of the courtroom to protect Ms. Conrad's privacy.)
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Quote #1
"The information Ms. Conrad seeks to shield from public view has already been disseminated... Accordingly, her application is denied."Source
— THE COURT
(The judge's ruling against closing the courtroom, stating there is no overriding interest to protect.)
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Quote #2
"Your Honor has before you an application that we have submitted requesting that she be compelled to testify and be given use immunity in connection with that testimony."Source
— MR. OKULA
(Informing the court of a motion to compel Ms. Conrad's testimony after she invokes her Fifth Amendment rights.)
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Quote #3
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