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Type: Court filing (letter/motion reply)
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This document is page 3 of a legal filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) dated December 15, 2021, addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan. It presents defense arguments supporting the admissibility of testimony from a witness named Mr. Hamilton regarding statements made by 'Kate,' arguing that this evidence proves bias and is not a collateral matter. The text cites various legal precedents to refute the government's objections.

People (4)

Name Role Context
Alison J. Nathan Judge
Addressee of the letter (The Honorable)
Ms. Maxwell Defendant
Ghislaine Maxwell; proponent of the testimony
Mr. Hamilton Witness
Potential witness whose testimony regarding 'Kate' is being debated
Kate Witness/Accuser
Person whose statements and potential bias are the subject of Mr. Hamilton's proposed testimony

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
The government
Prosecution/DOJ, opposing the testimony
2d Cir.
Court of Appeals cited in case law
5th Cir.
Court of Appeals cited in case law
D.C. Cir.
Court of Appeals cited in case law

Timeline (1 events)

December 15, 2021
Submission of legal arguments regarding witness testimony
Court
Ms. Maxwell Judge Nathan

Relationships (2)

Mr. Hamilton Witness/Subject Kate
Document discusses 'Kate's statements to Mr. Hamilton' regarding bias.
Ms. Maxwell Defense/Witness Mr. Hamilton
Ms. Maxwell proposes testimony of Mr. Hamilton.

Key Quotes (4)

"What Ms. Maxwell proposes for the testimony of Mr. Hamilton is exactly what the law allows."
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"“[B]ias or interest of a witness is not a collateral issue, and extrinsic evidence is admissible thereon.”"
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"Conspicuously, the government cites no authority for the proposition that Ms. Maxwell cannot ask Mr. Hamilton about Kate’s statements to him."
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"Kate’s statements to Mr. Hamilton are neither specific instances of conduct under Rule 608 nor prior inconsistent statements under Rule 613."
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