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This document is a court transcript from a hearing on August 10, 2022, in case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE. It captures a legal argument between two lawyers, Ms. Moe and Ms. Sternheim, and the presiding judge regarding the defense's ability to cross-examine a witness about a photograph, referred to as exhibit 309. Ms. Moe states the witness, Kate, was shown the photo in a prior interview and that the defense was aware of this, countering the defense's claim that their rights were compromised.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MS. MOE | Counsel |
Speaking to the court, arguing that the defense has not been compromised and explaining when a photograph (exhibit 30...
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Presiding over the hearing, clarifying the subject of the discussion (exhibit 309), stating how objections are handle...
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| MS. STERNHEIM | Counsel |
Speaking to the court, confirming the nature of her objection regarding the inability to cross-examine a witness abou...
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| Kate | Witness |
A person who was shown a photograph (exhibit 309) during an interview in September, where she identified herself in it.
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| Meder | Witness |
Mentioned in the header of the transcript, indicating the testimony being discussed is from Meder's direct examination.
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Organizations (1)
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting agency that transcribed the proceedings.
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2022-08-10
A court proceeding where counsel and the judge discuss an objection related to exhibit 309 and the cross-examination of a witness.
Relationships (2)
They are opposing counsel in a court case, arguing before a judge about procedural matters and evidence (exhibit 309).
Key Quotes (4)
"Your Honor, the defense has not been compromised in any way. I want to unpack the facts here --"Source
— MS. MOE
(Responding to the defense's claim that their rights have been compromised.)
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"I take each objection as it comes. You make your record. It doesn't help analyze it to just talk about larger issues, which I don't know what you're talking about."Source
— THE COURT
(Instructing counsel on the proper procedure for making objections and keeping the discussion focused on the specific issue at hand (exhibit 309).)
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"Your objection is that by not putting it in when the witness is on the stand, you can't cross examine the witness about the context of the photo. Do I have it right?"Source
— THE COURT
(Summarizing and clarifying the defense's objection for the record.)
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"Yes, your Honor. So, as defense counsel knows, we showed this photograph to Kate during an interview in September of this year. She identified that as herself and remembered it."Source
— MS. MOE
(Providing context for exhibit 309, explaining that the defense was aware the witness Kate had previously seen and identified the photograph.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 751 Filed 08/10/22 Page 258 of 261 1419
LC6Cmax7 Meder - direct
LC6Cmax7 Meder - direct
1 claim that there is some strategic reason why it's okay, it has
2 deprived us of cross examination, which is already compromised
3 by the rulings repeatedly concerning the victims or accusers
4 having certain rights, and they are coming into tension with
5 the rights of our client to have an aggressive defense put
6 forth.
7 MS. MOE: Your Honor, the defense has not been
8 compromised in any way. I want to unpack the facts here --
9 THE COURT: Just to be clear, we're talking about
10 exhibit 309.
11 MS. STERNHEIM: I know that.
12 THE COURT: I take each objection as it comes. You
13 make your record. It doesn't help analyze it to just talk
14 about larger issues, which I don't know what you're talking
15 about.
16 So each objection as it comes. I'm looking at 309.
17 Your objection is that by not putting it in when the witness is
18 on the stand, you can't cross examine the witness about the
19 context of the photo. Do I have it right?
20 MS. STERNHEIM: That is correct.
21 MS. MOE: Yes, your Honor. So, as defense counsel
22 knows, we showed this photograph to Kate during an interview in
23 September of this year. She identified that as herself and
24 remembered it. Defense counsel has had that note. If they
25 wanted to ask her about this exhibit, that exhibit has been
2 deprived us of cross examination, which is already compromised
3 by the rulings repeatedly concerning the victims or accusers
4 having certain rights, and they are coming into tension with
5 the rights of our client to have an aggressive defense put
6 forth.
7 MS. MOE: Your Honor, the defense has not been
8 compromised in any way. I want to unpack the facts here --
9 THE COURT: Just to be clear, we're talking about
10 exhibit 309.
11 MS. STERNHEIM: I know that.
12 THE COURT: I take each objection as it comes. You
13 make your record. It doesn't help analyze it to just talk
14 about larger issues, which I don't know what you're talking
15 about.
16 So each objection as it comes. I'm looking at 309.
17 Your objection is that by not putting it in when the witness is
18 on the stand, you can't cross examine the witness about the
19 context of the photo. Do I have it right?
20 MS. STERNHEIM: That is correct.
21 MS. MOE: Yes, your Honor. So, as defense counsel
22 knows, we showed this photograph to Kate during an interview in
23 September of this year. She identified that as herself and
24 remembered it. Defense counsel has had that note. If they
25 wanted to ask her about this exhibit, that exhibit has been
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