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Summary
This document is a court transcript from a case filed on August 10, 2022. The presiding judge explains the decision to extend jury deliberations by one hour each day due to a significant spike in COVID-19 cases (omicron variant) in New York City, which poses a risk of disrupting the trial. A participant, Mr. Everdell, briefly acknowledges the judge's statement.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Judge | Judge |
The primary speaker, explaining the decision to extend jury deliberations due to a COVID-19 spike. Referred to as 'I'...
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| MR. EVERDELL | Unknown, likely an attorney |
A participant in the court proceeding who addresses the judge as 'Your Honor'.
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| Unnamed Deputy | Deputy |
Mentioned by the judge as a point of contact for anyone facing a hardship due to the extended deliberations.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| The Court | government agency |
Mentioned in the context of a legal proceeding, referring to the judicial body presiding over the case.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting service that transcribed the proceedings.
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Timeline (2 events)
An ongoing court trial where jury deliberations are taking place.
An 'astronomical spike' in COVID-positive cases due to the omicron variant occurred over the last one to two weeks.
New York City
Locations (1)
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Mentioned as the location of an 'astronomical spike' in COVID-positive cases due to the omicron variant.
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Relationships (1)
The dialogue shows a formal interaction within a courtroom setting. Mr. Everdell addresses the judge as 'Your Honor', indicating a professional relationship in a legal context.
Key Quotes (2)
"I extended the deliberations by an hour each day because we are seeing an astronomical spike in the number COVID-positive cases in New York City over the last one to two weeks duce to the omicron variant."Source
— Unnamed Judge
(The judge's explanation for altering the trial schedule.)
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"Your Honor, I don't need to be heard on that issue now."Source
— MR. EVERDELL
(Responding to the judge's offer to hear from him on the matter of continuing deliberations.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 775 Filed 08/10/22 Page 5 of 16 3151
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1 deliberations.
2 I made clear that they can let me know through my
3 deputy if this presents a hardship for anyone. No one has so
4 indicated. I also made clear that they can take all the time
5 they need.
6 I extended the deliberations by an hour each day
7 because we are seeing an astronomical spike in the number
8 COVID-positive cases in New York City over the last one to two
9 weeks duce to the omicron variant. We are, very simply, at a
10 different place regarding the pandemic than we were only one
11 week ago, and we now face a high and escalating risk that
12 jurors and/or trial participants may need to quarantine, thus
13 disrupting trial and putting at risk our ability to complete
14 this trial. Accordingly, extending deliberations by an hour
15 gives the jury more time each day to continue to engage in its
16 thoughtful deliberations.
17 We will take up later in the day how I will approach
18 the remainder of the week and going forward. I think the same
19 reasoning likely will lead me to talk to the jury at the end of
20 the day about continuing deliberations until a verdict is
21 reached.
22 I'll hear you on that now or later, as you like.
23 MR. EVERDELL: Your Honor, I don't need to be heard on
24 that issue now.
25 If I could, I understand the Court has overruled the
2 I made clear that they can let me know through my
3 deputy if this presents a hardship for anyone. No one has so
4 indicated. I also made clear that they can take all the time
5 they need.
6 I extended the deliberations by an hour each day
7 because we are seeing an astronomical spike in the number
8 COVID-positive cases in New York City over the last one to two
9 weeks duce to the omicron variant. We are, very simply, at a
10 different place regarding the pandemic than we were only one
11 week ago, and we now face a high and escalating risk that
12 jurors and/or trial participants may need to quarantine, thus
13 disrupting trial and putting at risk our ability to complete
14 this trial. Accordingly, extending deliberations by an hour
15 gives the jury more time each day to continue to engage in its
16 thoughtful deliberations.
17 We will take up later in the day how I will approach
18 the remainder of the week and going forward. I think the same
19 reasoning likely will lead me to talk to the jury at the end of
20 the day about continuing deliberations until a verdict is
21 reached.
22 I'll hear you on that now or later, as you like.
23 MR. EVERDELL: Your Honor, I don't need to be heard on
24 that issue now.
25 If I could, I understand the Court has overruled the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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