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Summary
This document is page 31 of a court order filed on April 16, 2021, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The court discusses the timeline for the Government to produce a witness list, noting that while Maxwell faces challenges due to the 'decades-old allegations,' the Government's proposal to provide information six weeks in advance is reasonable. The text also notes that on April 13, 2021, the Government produced over 20,000 pages of discovery materials related to non-testifying witnesses.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Maxwell | Defendant |
Subject of the court order regarding witness lists and trial preparation.
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| Cannone | Cited Case Defendant |
Mentioned in legal citation United States v. Cannone.
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| Bejasa | Cited Case Defendant |
Mentioned in legal citation United States v. Bejasa.
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| Rueb | Cited Case Defendant |
Mentioned in legal citation United States v. Rueb.
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| Nachamie | Cited Case Defendant |
Mentioned in legal citation United States v. Nachamie.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Government |
The prosecution team in the case against Maxwell.
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| United States District Court |
Implied authority issuing the order.
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| 2d Cir. |
Second Circuit Court of Appeals, cited in case law.
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| S.D.N.Y. |
Southern District of New York, cited in case law.
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| DOJ-OGR |
Department of Justice Office of Government Relations (inferred from Bates stamp).
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Timeline (2 events)
Locations (1)
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Southern District of New York (Jurisdiction mentioned in citations).
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Relationships (1)
Prosecution vs Defendant in court proceedings regarding witness lists.
Key Quotes (5)
"Maxwell will have adequate time to object to any proffered co-conspirator testimony following the Government’s Jencks Act disclosures."Source
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"Maxwell has made a particularized showing that the Government must produce a witness list reasonably in advance of trial."Source
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"The nature of the allegations in this case—decades-old allegations spanning multiple locations—present considerable challenges for the preparation of the defense."Source
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"the Government produced over 20,000 pages of interview notes, reports and other materials related to non-testifying witnesses."Source
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"the Court concludes that the Government’s proposal is generally reasonable."Source
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Case 22-1426, Document 57, 02/28/2023, 3475900, Page172 of 208
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 207 Filed 04/16/21 Page 31 of 34
has committed to producing co-conspirator statements at least six weeks in advance of trial to
allow Maxwell to raise any objections. Maxwell will have adequate time to object to any
proffered co-conspirator testimony following the Government's Jencks Act disclosures.
allow Maxwell to raise any objections. Maxwell will have adequate time to object to any
proffered co-conspirator testimony following the Government's Jencks Act disclosures.
C. Witness list
As a general matter, "district courts have authority to compel pretrial disclosure of the
identity of government witnesses." United States v. Cannone, 528 F.2d 296, 300 (2d Cir. 1975).
In deciding whether to order accelerated disclosure of a witness list, courts consider whether a
defendant has made a specific showing that disclosure is "both material to the preparation of the
defense and reasonable in light of the circumstances surrounding the case." United States v.
Bejasa, 904 F.2d 137, 139–140 (2d Cir. 1990) (cleaned up).
identity of government witnesses." United States v. Cannone, 528 F.2d 296, 300 (2d Cir. 1975).
In deciding whether to order accelerated disclosure of a witness list, courts consider whether a
defendant has made a specific showing that disclosure is "both material to the preparation of the
defense and reasonable in light of the circumstances surrounding the case." United States v.
Bejasa, 904 F.2d 137, 139–140 (2d Cir. 1990) (cleaned up).
Maxwell has made a particularized showing that the Government must produce a witness
list reasonably in advance of trial. The nature of the allegations in this case—decades-old
allegations spanning multiple locations—present considerable challenges for the preparation of
the defense. However, the Government's proposed disclosure schedule—which will afford
Maxwell at least six weeks to investigate testifying witness statements—allows Maxwell
significantly more time to review disclosures than schedules adopted in most cases in this
District. See, e.g., United States v. Rueb, No. 00-CR-91 (RWS), 2001 WL 96177, at *9
(S.D.N.Y. Feb. 5, 2001) (thirty days before trial); United States v. Nachamie, 91 F. Supp. 2d 565,
580 (S.D.N.Y. 2000) (fourteen days before trial). In addition, on April 13, 2021, the
Government produced over 20,000 pages of interview notes, reports and other materials related
to non-testifying witnesses. After considering the circumstances, including the complexity of the
issues in this case and what the defense has already received and likely learned in the course of
discovery, the Court concludes that the Government's proposal is generally reasonable.
list reasonably in advance of trial. The nature of the allegations in this case—decades-old
allegations spanning multiple locations—present considerable challenges for the preparation of
the defense. However, the Government's proposed disclosure schedule—which will afford
Maxwell at least six weeks to investigate testifying witness statements—allows Maxwell
significantly more time to review disclosures than schedules adopted in most cases in this
District. See, e.g., United States v. Rueb, No. 00-CR-91 (RWS), 2001 WL 96177, at *9
(S.D.N.Y. Feb. 5, 2001) (thirty days before trial); United States v. Nachamie, 91 F. Supp. 2d 565,
580 (S.D.N.Y. 2000) (fourteen days before trial). In addition, on April 13, 2021, the
Government produced over 20,000 pages of interview notes, reports and other materials related
to non-testifying witnesses. After considering the circumstances, including the complexity of the
issues in this case and what the defense has already received and likely learned in the course of
discovery, the Court concludes that the Government's proposal is generally reasonable.
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