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This document is an email chain from December 6, 2018, between NY Post reporter Susan Edelman and Danny Frost, Director of Communications for the Manhattan District Attorney. Edelman questions why the DA's office sealed documents in the Epstein case rather than filing a redacted brief, accusing them of covering up facts. Frost responds that sealing is routine practice under Civil Rights Law § 50-b for sex crimes but confirms the DA's office will not oppose a petition by the Post to unseal a redacted brief.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Danny Frost | Director of Communications |
Spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office responding to media inquiries.
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| Susan Edelman | Journalist |
Reporter for the NY Post inquiring about sealed documents in the Epstein case.
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| Cy Vance, Jr. | Manhattan District Attorney |
Mentioned in Danny Frost's signature block.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Subject of the case 'People v. Epstein' mentioned in the email regarding sealed documents.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan District Attorney's Office |
Government agency prosecuting the case and responding to press inquiries.
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| NY Post |
News organization employing Susan Edelman, considering petitioning the court.
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| Appellate Division |
The court maintaining the seal on the documents.
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Timeline (1 events)
2018-12-06
Correspondence regarding the sealing of documents in People v. Epstein.
Email
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Jurisdiction of the District Attorney's office.
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Relationships (2)
Email correspondence regarding press inquiry.
Frost is listed as Director of Communications for Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
Key Quotes (4)
"pursuant to Civil Rights Law § 50-b, our office’s practice in appellate sex crimes matters is to file documents under seal."Source
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"This is not particular to People v. Epstein; it is routine across our appellate filings."Source
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"If the Post petitions the court, and the court asks the People for our positon, we will not oppose the petition for a redacted brief."Source
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"Please explain why the DA's office didn't file a redacted brief, but rather covered up all the facts."Source
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From: Frost, Danny
Date: Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 5:27 PM
Subject: RE: request
To: Susan Edelman
Date: Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 5:27 PM
Subject: RE: request
To: Susan Edelman
Hi Sue,
Regarding your first question: pursuant to Civil Rights Law § 50-b, our office’s practice in appellate sex
crimes matters is to file documents under seal. This is not particular to People v. Epstein; it is routine
across our appellate filings. My understanding is that it is also the Appellate Division’s (the court’s)
practice to maintain such seal.
crimes matters is to file documents under seal. This is not particular to People v. Epstein; it is routine
across our appellate filings. My understanding is that it is also the Appellate Division’s (the court’s)
practice to maintain such seal.
That being said, I have discussed your second question with our attorneys. If the Post petitions the
court, and the court asks the People for our positon, we will not oppose the petition for a redacted brief.
court, and the court asks the People for our positon, we will not oppose the petition for a redacted brief.
Thanks.
Danny Frost
Director of Communications
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
212-335-9400 // @ManhattanDA
Director of Communications
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
212-335-9400 // @ManhattanDA
From: Susan Edelman [mailto:sedelman@nypost.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:12 AM
To: Frost, Danny
Subject: Re: request
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:12 AM
To: Frost, Danny
Subject: Re: request
Hi Dan,
Please explain why the DA's office didn't file a redacted brief, but rather covered up all the facts.
If we filed a petition for a redacted brief, would the DA's office fight it or cooperate?
Thank you,
Sue
Susan Edelman
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