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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, capturing a dialogue between a judge and attorneys Mr. Everdell, Ms. Moe, and Ms. Menninger. The conversation centers on procedural issues for witnesses, specifically the legal basis for granting anonymity and confirming that defense witnesses will be subject to Rule 615, which requires them to remain outside the courtroom when not testifying.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MR. EVERDELL | Attorney |
Speaker in the court transcript, addressing the judge on behalf of the defense regarding witness procedures.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Speaker in the court transcript, presiding over the hearing and giving instructions to the attorneys.
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| MS. MOE | Attorney |
Speaker in the court transcript, addressing the judge and discussing witness issues.
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| MS. MENNINGER | Attorney |
Speaker in the court transcript, beginning to address the judge at the end of the page.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting service.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A court proceeding where the judge and attorneys discussed procedural rules for witnesses, including anonymity and sequestration.
courtroom
Locations (1)
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Mentioned by Mr. Everdell when discussing whether defense witnesses plan to stay in the courtroom.
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Relationships (4)
Mr. Everdell addresses the judge as 'your Honor' and discusses legal matters in a formal court setting.
Ms. Moe addresses the judge as 'your Honor' and discusses legal matters in a formal court setting.
Ms. Menninger addresses the judge as 'your Honor' in a formal court setting.
Both are attorneys participating in the same court proceeding, discussing legal issues with the judge. They are likely opposing counsel or co-counsel.
Key Quotes (3)
"Obviously I was not -- I broke no ground in permitting anonymity with respect to the witnesses who have testified. As I said, that that ruling, that's well-tread territory."Source
— THE COURT
(The judge is stating that the prior ruling on witness anonymity is based on established legal precedent and not a new interpretation.)
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"With respect to those defense witnesses or, I should say, all of the defense witnesses, we just want to confirm that they will also be subject to Rule 615, your Honor."Source
— MS. MOE
(An attorney asking the judge to confirm that the rule for sequestering witnesses (Rule 615) will apply to all defense witnesses.)
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"None of them have any plans to stay in the courtroom, your Honor, as far as we know. They are going to be in and out."Source
— MR. EVERDELL
(Responding to the query about Rule 615, confirming that the defense witnesses will not remain in the courtroom after testifying.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 759 Filed 08/10/22 Page 254 of 267 2282
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1 MR. EVERDELL: Yes, your Honor. I think the conferral
2 should work out. I'm confident we can reach some agreement on
3 this.
4 THE COURT: That's fine. And authority and support.
5 Obviously I was not -- I broke no ground in permitting
6 anonymity with respect to the witnesses who have testified. As
7 I said, that that ruling, that's well-tread territory. Even if
8 there's agreement, I would look for authority to make sure that
9 it's permissible.
10 MR. EVERDELL: Understood, your Honor.
11 MS. MOE: Yes, your Honor. We'll look into the issue.
12 I don't know who the witnesses are, what the basis would be,
13 but we'll thoroughly examine it and make sure to apprise the
14 Court whether there's a basis or not. We'll certainly address
15 that in our briefing.
16 With respect to those defense witnesses or, I should
17 say, all of the defense witnesses, we just want to confirm that
18 they will also be subject to Rule 615, your Honor.
19 MR. EVERDELL: None of them have any plans to stay in
20 the courtroom, your Honor, as far as we know. They are going
21 to be in and out.
22 THE COURT: Okay.
23 MS. MOE: Thank you, your Honor.
24 THE COURT: Okay. Yes.
25 MS. MENNINGER: Very briefly, your Honor. This is
2 should work out. I'm confident we can reach some agreement on
3 this.
4 THE COURT: That's fine. And authority and support.
5 Obviously I was not -- I broke no ground in permitting
6 anonymity with respect to the witnesses who have testified. As
7 I said, that that ruling, that's well-tread territory. Even if
8 there's agreement, I would look for authority to make sure that
9 it's permissible.
10 MR. EVERDELL: Understood, your Honor.
11 MS. MOE: Yes, your Honor. We'll look into the issue.
12 I don't know who the witnesses are, what the basis would be,
13 but we'll thoroughly examine it and make sure to apprise the
14 Court whether there's a basis or not. We'll certainly address
15 that in our briefing.
16 With respect to those defense witnesses or, I should
17 say, all of the defense witnesses, we just want to confirm that
18 they will also be subject to Rule 615, your Honor.
19 MR. EVERDELL: None of them have any plans to stay in
20 the courtroom, your Honor, as far as we know. They are going
21 to be in and out.
22 THE COURT: Okay.
23 MS. MOE: Thank you, your Honor.
24 THE COURT: Okay. Yes.
25 MS. MENNINGER: Very briefly, your Honor. This is
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
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