📧 Communication

This document is a letter dated February 9, 2022, from the law firm Winston & Strawn LLP to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case United States v. Maxwell. Writing on behalf of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the firm requests permission to file an amicus curiae brief addressing post-trial revelations about Juror # 50 and the potential impact on the defendant's right to a fair trial. The letter outlines the specific legal issues NACDL intends to address, including voir dire in high-profile cases and juror bias.