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Summary

This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing the testimony of a witness named Alessi. Alessi is questioned about a book, which he identifies as a later, thinner version of a previous one, and notes that his name, which was listed in connection with a house in Palm Beach, is absent. An attorney, Mr. Pagliuca, objects to the line of questioning but is overruled by the court before the proceedings turn to a sealed government exhibit.

People (5)

Name Role Context
PAGLIUCA Mr.
Objects to a question posed to the witness, citing 'lack of foundation'.
Alessi Witness
Testifying about a book, stating it's a 'later version' and that his name, originally listed as 'house man in Palm Be...
COMEY Ms.
Asks the court for a moment during the proceedings.
Drescher Ms.
Asked to display 'Government Exhibit 52A' and reminds the questioner that it is a sealed exhibit.
THE COURT Judge/Court
Overrules an objection made by Mr. Pagliuca and manages the proceedings.

Organizations (1)

Name Type Context
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. company
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting service.

Timeline (1 events)

2022-08-10
A witness, Mr. Alessi, is questioned about a book (Government Exhibit 52A). An objection by Mr. Pagliuca is overruled by the court. Alessi describes differences between the exhibit and a previous book and states his name is not in the current one.
Courtroom
Mr. Alessi Mr. Pagliuca THE COURT Ms. Comey Ms. Drescher Unnamed Questioner (Q)

Locations (1)

Location Context
Mentioned as the location where Mr. Alessi was the 'house man'.

Relationships (2)

Mr. Alessi professional Unnamed Questioner (Q)
The questioner is conducting a direct examination of Mr. Alessi, who is a witness in a legal proceeding.
MR. PAGLIUCA professional THE COURT
Mr. Pagliuca, likely an attorney, addresses the court as 'Your Honor' and makes a legal objection, which the court then rules upon.

Key Quotes (4)

"Your Honor, lack of foundation."
Source
— MR. PAGLIUCA (Stating the reason for his objection to a question.)
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"I am overruling that objection."
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— THE COURT (The judge's ruling on Mr. Pagliuca's objection.)
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"It was a later version because the font is a lot smaller. The book is a lot thinner. Our books were about two inches thick."
Source
— Mr. Alessi (Explaining why he believes the book being discussed is a later version of another book.)
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Quote #3
"No, I didn't find it last night, and my name originally was in the information for Palm Beach information of the house, the house man in Palm Beach."
Source
— Mr. Alessi (Answering whether his name is in the book and explaining his previous role.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 747 Filed 08/10/22 Page 177 of 228
LC2Qmax5 - corrected Alessi - Direct 853
1 A. The books --
2 MR. PAGLIUCA: Your Honor, lack of foundation.
3 THE COURT: The question right now -- and I'll take
4 the objection after I hear the answer to this question. Go
5 ahead.
6 Q. What makes you say that?
7 MR. PAGLIUCA: I'm objecting to this question, your
8 Honor.
9 THE COURT: I am overruling that objection. Thank
10 you.
11 Q. What makes you say that this is a later version,
12 Mr. Alessi?
13 A. It was a later version because the font is a lot smaller.
14 The book is a lot thinner. Our books were about two inches
15 thick.
16 Q. Mr. Alessi, is your name in this book?
17 A. No, I didn't find it last night, and my name originally was
18 in the information for Palm Beach information of the house, the
19 house man in Palm Beach.
20 MS. COMEY: May I have a moment, your Honor?
21 THE COURT: You may.
22 Q. Ms. Drescher, can we please pull up what's been marked for
23 identification as Government Exhibit 52A. Thank you,
24 Ms. Drescher. Ms. Drescher reminds me that this is a sealed
25 exhibit.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
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