Court filing: 582
Summary
ABC News and NBC News, represented by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, request that the court unseal documents related to Juror 50's motion to intervene and the Defendant's motion for a new trial, arguing that the public has a strong presumption of access to these judicial documents. The court had previously ordered briefing on the matter, and the media outlets argue that there is no compelling interest that would be harmed by unsealing the documents. The request is based on the principle that public access to court documents is essential for democratic control and monitoring of the courts.
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Court Filing: 587
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (ABC News) and NBCUniversal News Group (NBC News) request that the court unseal the Defendant's motion for a new trial and Juror 50's motion to intervene, arguing that both documents are 'judicial documents' subject to the presumption of access under the common law and the First Amendment.
Court Filing: 22-1426, Document 78
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Court Filing: 590
The defense argues that Ghislaine Maxwell's Motion for a New Trial should remain sealed to prevent Juror 50 from being influenced by outside information and to safeguard the integrity of the fact-gathering process. The defense claims that unsealing the motion would compromise the defendant's right to a fair trial. The court must balance the public's right of access to judicial documents against the defendant's right to a fair trial.
Court Filing: 594
The government filed a response to the defendant's letter requesting that her motion for a new trial and its exhibits be sealed. The government argues that the defendant's motion is a 'judicial document' subject to a presumption of public access and that sealing is not justified. The government also requests that the court adopt proposed redactions to the government's opposition brief to protect the privacy interests of prospective jurors.
Court Filing: 653
The document is a court filing in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, where the defendant moved for a new trial under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33, alleging that Juror 50 provided inaccurate information during jury selection. The court conducted a post-trial hearing and ultimately denied the motion, finding that Juror 50's inaccurate answers were not deliberate and that he was not biased.
court filing: 112062
The document discusses the defendant's new motion for bail, proposing a $28.5 million bail package and other conditions to address concerns regarding risk of flight. The court has inherent authority to reconsider its previous bail decision, and the defendant's new proposal aims to address the court's original concerns. The proposed conditions include a personal recognizance bond, home confinement with GPS monitoring, and restricted travel.
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