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This document is a court transcript from a hearing on February 28, 2023, regarding 'Juror 50' from the 'United States v. Maxwell' case. The judge confirms with both the juror and his attorney, Mr. Spodek, that the juror will invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in response to questions about his jury service. The judge also rules that the juror may continue to be referred to as 'Juror 50' to protect his anonymity, consistent with his actions in post-verdict press interviews.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Juror 50 | Juror |
A juror from the United States v. Maxwell case who is present at a hearing to be questioned, and intends to invoke hi...
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| Mr. Spodek | Counsel |
Retained counsel representing Juror 50 at the hearing.
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| Ms. Moe | Counsel |
Represents the government at the hearing.
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| Ms. Sternheim | Counsel |
Appears to be counsel for one of the parties, likely the government, stating she has no preliminary matters.
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| Maxwell | Defendant |
Mentioned as the defendant in the case of United States v. Maxwell, where Juror 50 served on the jury.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
The presiding judge conducting the hearing with Juror 50.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| United States | government agency |
The prosecuting party in the case of United States v. Maxwell.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
The court reporting service that transcribed the hearing, listed at the bottom of the pages.
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Timeline (3 events)
2023-02-28
A court hearing to question Juror 50 about responses he gave during the jury selection process for the United States v. Maxwell trial.
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The trial of United States v. Maxwell, during which Juror 50 served on the jury.
Court
Locations (1)
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Mentioned in the name of the court reporting company, implying the location of the court.
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Relationships (1)
The transcript states that Juror 50 is 'represented by retained counsel, Mr. Spodek'.
Key Quotes (4)
"Juror 50. In post-verdict press interviews he did not reveal his last name. Consistent with that and my juror anonymity order during trial, I will permit that to continue."Source
— THE COURT
(The judge's ruling on allowing Juror 50 to maintain his anonymity during the hearing.)
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Quote #1
"I received a letter dated March 1st, 2022 from Mr. Spodek. In that letter, Mr. Spodek, you informed me that Juror 50 would invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination at this hearing."Source
— THE COURT
(The judge referencing prior communication from Juror 50's counsel about his intention to plead the Fifth.)
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Quote #2
"Juror 50, is it your intention to assert your Fifth Amendment privilege in response to the questions I'm going to ask you today?"Source
— THE COURT
(The judge directly asking Juror 50 to confirm his intention on the record.)
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Quote #3
"Yes, your Honor."Source
— JUROR 50
(Juror 50's direct confirmation to the judge that he intends to assert his Fifth Amendment privilege.)
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M38TMAX1
1 preparing for today's hearing. In the submitted questions, the
2 defense renewed the request that counsel be permitted to
3 conduct the questioning. I am denying that renewed request. I
4 will conduct this proceeding in accord with my February 24
5 opinion.
6 Following my questioning, I will hear from counsel for
7 the parties at sidebar as to any proposed follow-up questions
8 that they wish be asked and I will consider those requests.
9 In a moment, I will address counsel for Juror 50.
10 Let me ask counsel for the parties if there are any
11 preliminary matters.
12 MS. MOE: Not from the government, your Honor, thank
13 you.
14 MS. STERNHEIM: No, thank you.
15 THE COURT: All right. Juror 50 is present and
16 represented by retained counsel, Mr. Spodek.
17 Mr. Spodek, just as a preliminary matter, does your
18 client wish that he be referred to here as Juror 50 rather than
19 using his full name?
20 MR. SPODEK: Yes, your Honor.
21 THE COURT: And I understand, but again confirm for me
22 that in post-verdict press interviews he did not reveal his
23 last name, is that correct?
24 MR. SPODEK: That's correct.
25 THE COURT: I do intend to continue to refer to him as
M38TMAX1
1 preparing for today's hearing. In the submitted questions, the
2 defense renewed the request that counsel be permitted to
3 conduct the questioning. I am denying that renewed request. I
4 will conduct this proceeding in accord with my February 24
5 opinion.
6 Following my questioning, I will hear from counsel for
7 the parties at sidebar as to any proposed follow-up questions
8 that they wish be asked and I will consider those requests.
9 In a moment, I will address counsel for Juror 50.
10 Let me ask counsel for the parties if there are any
11 preliminary matters.
12 MS. MOE: Not from the government, your Honor, thank
13 you.
14 MS. STERNHEIM: No, thank you.
15 THE COURT: All right. Juror 50 is present and
16 represented by retained counsel, Mr. Spodek.
17 Mr. Spodek, just as a preliminary matter, does your
18 client wish that he be referred to here as Juror 50 rather than
19 using his full name?
20 MR. SPODEK: Yes, your Honor.
21 THE COURT: And I understand, but again confirm for me
22 that in post-verdict press interviews he did not reveal his
23 last name, is that correct?
24 MR. SPODEK: That's correct.
25 THE COURT: I do intend to continue to refer to him as
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
4
M38TMAX1
1 Juror 50. In post-verdict press interviews he did not reveal
2 his last name. Consistent with that and my juror anonymity
3 order during trial, I will permit that to continue.
4 I received a letter dated March 1st, 2022 from
5 Mr. Spodek. In that letter, Mr. Spodek, you informed me that
6 Juror 50 would invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against
7 self-incrimination at this hearing. As you see from my
8 February 24 opinion, Mr. Spodek, I am going to ask Juror 50
9 questions today about responses that he gave during the jury
10 selection process in the case of United States v. Maxwell.
11 Does it remain your client's intention to assert his
12 Fifth Amendment privilege in response to these questions?
13 MR. SPODEK: Yes, your Honor.
14 THE COURT: I'm going to confirm on the record with
15 your client, Mr. Spodek.
16 Juror 50, is it your intention to assert your Fifth
17 Amendment privilege in response to the questions I'm going to
18 ask you today?
19 JUROR 50: Yes, your Honor.
20 THE COURT: All right. I received a written
21 application from the government last night.
22 Ms. Moe, could you confirm that the government is
23 making the application?
24 MS. MOE: Yes, your Honor.
25 THE COURT: In accord with the application, I have
M38TMAX1
1 Juror 50. In post-verdict press interviews he did not reveal
2 his last name. Consistent with that and my juror anonymity
3 order during trial, I will permit that to continue.
4 I received a letter dated March 1st, 2022 from
5 Mr. Spodek. In that letter, Mr. Spodek, you informed me that
6 Juror 50 would invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against
7 self-incrimination at this hearing. As you see from my
8 February 24 opinion, Mr. Spodek, I am going to ask Juror 50
9 questions today about responses that he gave during the jury
10 selection process in the case of United States v. Maxwell.
11 Does it remain your client's intention to assert his
12 Fifth Amendment privilege in response to these questions?
13 MR. SPODEK: Yes, your Honor.
14 THE COURT: I'm going to confirm on the record with
15 your client, Mr. Spodek.
16 Juror 50, is it your intention to assert your Fifth
17 Amendment privilege in response to the questions I'm going to
18 ask you today?
19 JUROR 50: Yes, your Honor.
20 THE COURT: All right. I received a written
21 application from the government last night.
22 Ms. Moe, could you confirm that the government is
23 making the application?
24 MS. MOE: Yes, your Honor.
25 THE COURT: In accord with the application, I have
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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