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This document is a page from a court transcript (page 369) featuring the testimony of a witness named Berke. The text captures the end of a direct examination by Mr. Shechtman, where Berke recounts a conversation with Ms. Brune regarding a mistaken identity involving a disbarred lawyer. The document then transitions to cross-examination by Mr. Okula, who makes a remark about checking the cross-examination off his 'bucket list'.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Berke | Witness |
Testifying on the stand regarding a conversation with Ms. Brune.
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| Ms. Brune | Subject of testimony |
Person discussed by the witness; discussed a 'note' and a background check issue regarding a disbarred lawyer.
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| Mr. Shechtman | Attorney |
Concluding direct examination.
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| Mr. Okula | Attorney |
Beginning cross-examination of Mr. Berke.
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Timeline (1 events)
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Court testimony (Direct and Cross-examination) of Mr. Berke.
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Implied by 'Southern District Reporters' footer and case formatting.
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Key Quotes (3)
"I recall her saying that they had identified a person with the same name who had been a disbarred lawyer."Source
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"I recall saying, well, definitely it can't be the same person. She said, that's what I think as well."Source
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"I get to check one of the things off my bucket list."Source
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Case 1:20-cv-08135-LAP Document 463-20 Filed 08/04/22 Page 11 of 17
Case 2:20-cr-00335-AJN Document 646-3 Filed 03/24/22 Page 11 of 17
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Case 2:20-cr-00335-AJN Document 646-3 Filed 03/24/22 Page 11 of 17
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C2grdau4 Berke - direct
1 copy machines and other things and often spent time back there,
2 I remember talking to Ms. Brune about the note.
3 I recall her saying that they had identified a person
4 with the same name who had been a disbarred lawyer. I recall
5 saying to her, well, that can't be, because she certainly isn't
6 a lawyer. I said, I assume she was asked what her educational
7 background was. I remember Ms. Brune said she did, she was
8 asked, she said that she had a BA degree. Ms. Brune told me
9 what it was in. I don't recall as I sit here. But it was some
10 humanities. I recall saying, well, definitely it can't be the
11 same person. She said, that's what I think as well.
12 That was really the end of it. I would say the
13 conversation probably did not last more than two, three minutes
14 at most. Then I recall we left the room and that was it.
15 Q. She said, that's what I think as well?
16 A. That's what I recall.
17 MR. SHECHTMAN: No further questions.
18 THE COURT: Cross-examination.
19 CROSS-EXAMINATION
20 BY MR. OKULA:
21 Q. Good afternoon, Mr. Berke.
22 A. Good afternoon, Mr. Okula.
23 Q. I get to check one of the things off my bucket list.
24 A. I just hope you didn't prepare too much for it.
25 Q. Would you agree with me, Mr. Berke, that if an attorney
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00010109
C2grdau4 Berke - direct
1 copy machines and other things and often spent time back there,
2 I remember talking to Ms. Brune about the note.
3 I recall her saying that they had identified a person
4 with the same name who had been a disbarred lawyer. I recall
5 saying to her, well, that can't be, because she certainly isn't
6 a lawyer. I said, I assume she was asked what her educational
7 background was. I remember Ms. Brune said she did, she was
8 asked, she said that she had a BA degree. Ms. Brune told me
9 what it was in. I don't recall as I sit here. But it was some
10 humanities. I recall saying, well, definitely it can't be the
11 same person. She said, that's what I think as well.
12 That was really the end of it. I would say the
13 conversation probably did not last more than two, three minutes
14 at most. Then I recall we left the room and that was it.
15 Q. She said, that's what I think as well?
16 A. That's what I recall.
17 MR. SHECHTMAN: No further questions.
18 THE COURT: Cross-examination.
19 CROSS-EXAMINATION
20 BY MR. OKULA:
21 Q. Good afternoon, Mr. Berke.
22 A. Good afternoon, Mr. Okula.
23 Q. I get to check one of the things off my bucket list.
24 A. I just hope you didn't prepare too much for it.
25 Q. Would you agree with me, Mr. Berke, that if an attorney
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00010109
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