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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, detailing a discussion during a final pretrial conference. The judge inquires about the exclusion of witnesses, and the government's counsel, Ms. Comey, clarifies that victims have a right to be present after testifying but other witnesses will be excluded. Another attorney, Ms. Menninger, then raises a related issue about the admissibility of accusers' prior inconsistent statements.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MS. COMEY | Speaker (likely attorney for the government) |
Responds to the Court's questions regarding the presence of witnesses during testimony.
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| MS. STERNHEIM | Speaker |
Briefly responds to the Court, stating "No. Thank you."
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| THE COURT | Presiding Judge |
Initiates a discussion about the exclusion of witnesses under Federal Rule of Evidence 615 during a final pretrial co...
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| Ms. Menninger | Speaker (likely attorney) |
Raises an issue concerning the admission of accusers' prior inconsistent statements after their credibility has been ...
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the document as the court reporting service.
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| government | government agency |
Mentioned as a party in the case, with Ms. Comey speaking on its behalf regarding potential witnesses.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A discussion was held regarding the exclusion of witnesses from testimony under Federal Rule of Evidence 615 and the rights of victims under the Crime Victims' Rights Act.
Courtroom (implied)
Relationships (3)
Ms. Comey addresses the Court as 'your Honor' and responds directly to the Court's legal and procedural questions.
Ms. Menninger addresses the Court as 'Your Honor' and raises a legal point for the Court's consideration in the proceeding.
They appear to represent opposing sides in a legal case, discussing evidentiary rules concerning witnesses and accusers. Ms. Comey speaks for 'the government' while Ms. Menninger discusses challenging 'accusers' credibility'.
Key Quotes (3)
"I always ask at the final pretrial conference if there are any issues to discuss regarding exclusion of witnesses under Federal Rule of evidence 615."Source
— THE COURT
(The judge is initiating a standard procedural discussion about whether witnesses will be excluded from hearing other testimony.)
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"After certain victims testify, they may choose to be present after the completion of their testimony pursuant to their rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act, but otherwise no witnesses that we know of will be listening to testimony."Source
— MS. COMEY
(Responding to the Court's inquiry, clarifying the government's position that only victims, after they have testified, may be present in the courtroom.)
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"Your Honor, I would note that the government has -- and we've litigated -- whether any of the accusers' prior inconsistent statements may be admitted after their credibility has been attacked."Source
— MS. MENNINGER
(Raising a related evidentiary issue for the court's attention concerning the potential use of prior statements to challenge accusers' credibility.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 739 Filed 08/10/22 Page 40 of 43 40
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2 MS. COMEY: No questions, your Honor.
3 MS. STERNHEIM: No. Thank you.
4 THE COURT: OK.
5 I always ask at the final pretrial conference if there
6 are any issues to discuss regarding exclusion of witnesses
7 under Federal Rule of evidence 615. And especially because the
8 parties have feeds into their war rooms, I want to make sure
9 we're all on the same page that anybody who may testify, other
10 than the parties, who would potentially be needing to discuss
11 whether they can listen to testimony or be excluded, experts or
12 case agents, or you tell me.
13 Are there any potential witnesses who the government
14 anticipates would be listening to some or all of the testimony?
15 MS. COMEY: No, your Honor, certainly not before they
16 testify. After certain victims testify, they may choose to be
17 present after the completion of their testimony pursuant to
18 their rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act, but otherwise
19 no witnesses that we know of will be listening to testimony.
20 THE COURT: OK. Ms. Menninger.
21 MS. MENNINGER: Your Honor, I would note that the
22 government has -- and we've litigated -- whether any of the
23 accusers' prior inconsistent statements may be admitted after
24 their credibility has been attacked. Pursuant to the rule, if
25 there is later introduction of inconsistent -- I'm sorry, I
2 MS. COMEY: No questions, your Honor.
3 MS. STERNHEIM: No. Thank you.
4 THE COURT: OK.
5 I always ask at the final pretrial conference if there
6 are any issues to discuss regarding exclusion of witnesses
7 under Federal Rule of evidence 615. And especially because the
8 parties have feeds into their war rooms, I want to make sure
9 we're all on the same page that anybody who may testify, other
10 than the parties, who would potentially be needing to discuss
11 whether they can listen to testimony or be excluded, experts or
12 case agents, or you tell me.
13 Are there any potential witnesses who the government
14 anticipates would be listening to some or all of the testimony?
15 MS. COMEY: No, your Honor, certainly not before they
16 testify. After certain victims testify, they may choose to be
17 present after the completion of their testimony pursuant to
18 their rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act, but otherwise
19 no witnesses that we know of will be listening to testimony.
20 THE COURT: OK. Ms. Menninger.
21 MS. MENNINGER: Your Honor, I would note that the
22 government has -- and we've litigated -- whether any of the
23 accusers' prior inconsistent statements may be admitted after
24 their credibility has been attacked. Pursuant to the rule, if
25 there is later introduction of inconsistent -- I'm sorry, I
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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