DOJ-OGR-00000726.jpg
868 KB
Extraction Summary
10
People
5
Organizations
3
Locations
2
Events
3
Relationships
1
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Letter
File Size:
868 KB
Summary
Fordham law professor Bruce A. Green writes to Judge Richard M. Berman to correct a misunderstanding from an August 27, 2019, hearing in the case *United States v. Epstein*. Green clarifies that, contrary to the court's apparent understanding, he has never served as counsel for Epstein or his estate. He explains that his only involvement in a related matter was serving as an expert witness for Professor Dershowitz in a separate defamation case, a role that concluded in June 2019 and did not involve representation or advocacy.
People (10)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce A. Green | Louis Stein Chair, Fordham University School of Law |
Author of the letter, clarifying his role in Epstein-related matters.
|
| Louis Stein |
Mentioned in Bruce A. Green's title as the 'Louis Stein Chair'.
|
|
| Richard M. Berman | Judge, U.S. District Court |
Recipient of the letter, presiding judge in the case of United States v. Epstein.
|
| Epstein | Defendant |
The defendant in the case United States v. Epstein, 1:19-cr-00490-RMB.
|
| David Boies | Attorney |
An attorney who made comments during a hearing and was the subject of a disqualification motion in a related case.
|
| Professor Dershowitz | Professor |
A party in the case Giuffre v. Dershowitz, for whom Bruce A. Green served as an expert witness.
|
| Giuffre |
A party in the defamation case Giuffre v. Dershowitz.
|
|
| Maurene Comey | AUSA (Assistant United States Attorney) |
Copied on the letter.
|
| Martin G. Weinberg, Esq. | Attorney |
Copied on the letter.
|
| Reid Weingarten, Esq. | Attorney |
Copied on the letter.
|
Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| FORDHAM University | university |
Appears on the letterhead of the document.
|
| School of Law | university department |
The specific school at Fordham University from which the letter was sent.
|
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York | government agency |
The court where Judge Berman presides and where the Epstein case is being heard. Also referred to as USDC SDNY.
|
| Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse | government building |
The physical location of the U.S. District Court mentioned in the address.
|
| New York Law Journal | publication |
A publication in which Bruce A. Green co-authored an article that was discussed in court.
|
Timeline (2 events)
2019-06
Bruce A. Green's work as an expert witness for Professor Dershowitz in the case Giuffre v. Dershowitz concluded.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
2019-08-27
A court hearing in the case of United States v. Epstein, where the court commented on an article co-authored by Bruce A. Green, mistakenly believing Green was counsel in an Epstein-related case.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
|
The address of Fordham University School of Law on the letterhead.
|
|
|
The address of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse.
|
|
|
The jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court mentioned. Abbreviated as SDNY.
|
Relationships (3)
Green, a law professor, is writing a formal letter to Judge Berman to clarify a matter of record in a case before the judge.
Green served as an expert witness for Professor Dershowitz in a motion to disqualify another lawyer in a defamation case.
Professor Dershowitz filed a motion to disqualify Mr. Boies and his law firm in the case of Giuffre v. Dershowitz.
Key Quotes (1)
"On a somewhat more serious note, don't quote me on this, but it is my understanding that one of the authors of that article is himself counsel in one of the Epstein-related cases. I was surprised to learn that very recently. I'm certain it is true. I was also surprised that that aspect was not disclosed in the Law Journal."Source
— The court (likely Judge Richard M. Berman)
(A quote from the transcript of the August 27, 2019 hearing, referring to Bruce A. Green and an article he co-authored for the New York Law Journal.)
DOJ-OGR-00000726.jpg
Quote #1
Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (2,195 characters)
Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 55 Filed 09/04/19 Page 1 of 1
FORDHAM
University
School of Law
Lincoln Center, 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023-7485
University
School of Law
Lincoln Center, 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023-7485
Bruce A. Green
Louis Stein Chair
Louis Stein Chair
USDC SDNY
DOCUMENT
ELECTRONICALLY FILED
DOC #:
DATE FILED: 9/4/19
DOCUMENT
ELECTRONICALLY FILED
DOC #:
DATE FILED: 9/4/19
Aug 30, 2019
Phone: 212-636-6851
Fax: 212-636-6899
bgreen@law.fordham.edu
Fax: 212-636-6899
bgreen@law.fordham.edu
Hon. Richard M. Berman
U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of New York
Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse
500 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10007-1312
U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of New York
Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse
500 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10007-1312
RECEIVED
SEP 04 2019
CHAMBERS OF
RICHARD M. BERMAN
U.S.D.J.
SEP 04 2019
CHAMBERS OF
RICHARD M. BERMAN
U.S.D.J.
re: United States v. Epstein, 1:19-cr-00490-RMB
Dear Judge Berman:
Yesterday, I was provided a partial transcript of the August 27, 2019 hearing in the above-captioned case, and I am writing to clarify the record.
As you know, I co-authored a New York Law Journal article before the hearing. The transcript quotes the court, in pertinent part, as follows with reference to me and the article: “On a somewhat more serious note, don't quote me on this, but it is my understanding that one of the authors of that article is himself counsel in one of the Epstein-related cases. I was surprised to learn that very recently. I'm certain it is true. I was also surprised that that aspect was not disclosed in the Law Journal.” Later in the hearing, attorney David Boies made comments consistent with those of the court.
Just to clear up the evident misunderstanding: I have never been counsel to Epstein or his estate or to anyone in an Epstein-related case. I did serve as an expert witness, by way of expert declaration, in support of Professor Dershowitz's motion to disqualify Mr. Boies and his law firm in Giuffre v. Dershowitz, 1:19-cv-03377 (SDNY), a pending defamation case that might be described as “Epstein-related.” My work as an expert witness, which concluded in June, did not involve my representation of, or advocacy on behalf of, Professor Dershowitz. I did not serve as counsel or as an advocate on anyone's behalf in co-authoring the law journal article.
Very truly yours,
[Signature]
Bruce A. Green
[Signature]
Bruce A. Green
cc: AUSA Maurene Comey; Martin G. Weinberg, Esq.; Reid Weingarten, Esq.; David Boies, Esq.
DOJ-OGR-00000726
Discussion 0
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein document