This document is page 2 of a legal filing dated August 21, 2020, addressed to the Honorable Alison J. Nathan. The author, presumably the Government, argues for keeping grand jury-related exhibits under seal by citing historical precedent for grand jury secrecy and analyzing the First Amendment's presumptive right of public access. The filing references multiple court cases to support the position that sealing is justified and necessary to protect higher values, even when a presumptive right of access applies.
This legal document discusses the timing of grand jury proceedings as a factor in deciding whether to release information to the public. It contrasts the recent case involving Maxwell and Epstein, where victims are still alive and the events are relatively recent, with historical precedents where the passage of time has diminished the need for secrecy. The argument suggests that the circumstances of the Maxwell case, particularly its recency, weigh against the release of grand jury materials.
This is a letter from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. Dated January 28, 2021, the letter responds to a court order about proposed redactions to the defendant's pre-trial motions. The Government states its agreement with the proposed redactions, arguing they are necessary to protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, maintain grand jury secrecy, and protect the privacy of victim-witnesses.
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