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Summary
This court transcript from April 1, 2021, details a discussion between The Court and Ms. Moe, representing the government, regarding the legal relevance of victim statements in a bail analysis. Following a point raised by Mr. Cohen, The Court seeks the government's position. Ms. Moe clarifies that while victims have a right to participate under the Crime Victims Rights Act, their statements are not part of the government's motion, and their substance should not be considered by the court for the bail analysis.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| The Court | Judge |
Speaker in the transcript, asking questions about legal matters. Referred to as 'Your Honor'.
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| Mr. Cohen | Attorney (implied) |
Mentioned by The Court as having raised a legal question regarding the relevance of victim statements.
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| MS. MOE | Attorney (implied) |
Speaker in the transcript, representing the government's position and responding to The Court's questions.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| The Government | Government agency |
A party in the legal case, whose position is being explained by Ms. Moe.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
Listed at the bottom of the document, likely the court reporting service that transcribed the proceeding.
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Implied location of the court, as mentioned in the name of the court reporting company.
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Relationships (2)
Mr. Cohen raised a legal argument ('lack of relevance of the statements') to which Ms. Moe, for the government, is providing the counter-position, indicating they are on opposing sides in a legal case.
Ms. Moe addresses The Court as 'Your Honor' and responds to direct legal questions from The Court during a formal proceeding.
Key Quotes (4)
"What is the government's position with respect to the relevance of the alleged victim statements in the 3142 analysis?"Source
— THE COURT
(Asking the government's representative to clarify their stance on a legal point raised by Mr. Cohen.)
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"Your Honor, the government has not proffered victim's testimony or information in an effort to support its motion."Source
— MS. MOE
(Responding to the Court's question by stating the government is not relying on victim statements for its legal motion.)
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"However, again, the victims' participation in this proceeding is pursuant to their rights under the Crime Victims Rights Act. It is not part of the government's presentation in this case."Source
— MS. MOE
(Distinguishing the victims' right to be present from the evidence presented by the government for the bail analysis.)
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"Okay. So I should not consider it -- should not consider the substance of the statements in the overall bail analysis."Source
— THE COURT
(Summarizing and confirming the government's position as presented by Ms. Moe.)
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Case 21-770, Document 20-2, 04/01/2021, 3068530, Page139 of 200 76
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1 THE COURT: Okay.
2 And then the other legal question I had, I think
3 Mr. Cohen began his presentation by noting -- by raising case
4 law suggesting the lack of relevance of the statements of the
5 alleged victims, although fully recognizing their entitlement
6 under the law to be heard. What is the government's position
7 with respect to the relevance of the alleged victim statements
8 in the 3142 analysis?
9 MS. MOE: Your Honor, the government has not proffered
10 victim's testimony or information in an effort to support its
11 motion. To the contrary, the victims have appeared consistent
12 with their rights under the Crime Victims Rights Act. Of
13 course, as we noted in our reply brief, it is very important to
14 the government that the victims receive justice in this case
15 and that there be a trial so that that could happen. That is
16 very important to the government, and we respectfully submit
17 that the court should take that into account. However, again,
18 the victims' participation in this proceeding is pursuant to
19 their rights under the Crime Victims Rights Act. It is not
20 part of the government's presentation in this case.
21 THE COURT: Okay. So I should not consider it --
22 should not consider the substance of the statements in the
23 overall bail analysis.
24 MS. MOE: Your Honor, with respect to the nature and
25 circumstances of the offense, the offense conduct, the
2 And then the other legal question I had, I think
3 Mr. Cohen began his presentation by noting -- by raising case
4 law suggesting the lack of relevance of the statements of the
5 alleged victims, although fully recognizing their entitlement
6 under the law to be heard. What is the government's position
7 with respect to the relevance of the alleged victim statements
8 in the 3142 analysis?
9 MS. MOE: Your Honor, the government has not proffered
10 victim's testimony or information in an effort to support its
11 motion. To the contrary, the victims have appeared consistent
12 with their rights under the Crime Victims Rights Act. Of
13 course, as we noted in our reply brief, it is very important to
14 the government that the victims receive justice in this case
15 and that there be a trial so that that could happen. That is
16 very important to the government, and we respectfully submit
17 that the court should take that into account. However, again,
18 the victims' participation in this proceeding is pursuant to
19 their rights under the Crime Victims Rights Act. It is not
20 part of the government's presentation in this case.
21 THE COURT: Okay. So I should not consider it --
22 should not consider the substance of the statements in the
23 overall bail analysis.
24 MS. MOE: Your Honor, with respect to the nature and
25 circumstances of the offense, the offense conduct, the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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