Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Intervene and for Release of Sealed Jury Questionnaire and Transcript: 609
Summary
Juror 50 is seeking to intervene in the Ghislaine Maxwell case to protect their privacy rights and potential criminal liability, and is requesting access to their sealed Jury Questionnaire and transcript. The juror claims not to recall answering questions about prior experiences with sexual assault during the jury selection process.
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Court Transcript: 645
The transcript is from a hearing in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, where Judge Alison J. Nathan presides over a hearing regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's motion for a new trial. The court grants immunity to Juror 50, who had initially intended to invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege, and proceeds to question him under oath.
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 - Notice of Motion to Intervene: 608
Juror 50 moves to intervene in the Ghislaine Maxwell case to defend their privacy interests and requests the release of their Jury Questionnaire and voir dire transcript under seal to their counsel. The motion is filed by Todd A. Spodek, Esq., and seeks to allow Juror 50 to participate in the court's inquiry regarding their experiences.
Letter to the Court: 624
The letter, written by Todd A. Spodek on behalf of Juror 50, informs Judge Alison J. Nathan that Juror 50 will invoke their Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination at the March 8, 2022 hearing in the United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell case.
Court Transcript: 2020-cr-00038
The transcript records the voir dire process for Juror No. 49 and Juror No. 50 in the case against Ms. Maxwell. The court and attorneys question the jurors to assess their ability to be fair and impartial, their background, and their understanding of the legal process.
Court Transcript: 613-2
The transcript records the voir dire examination of Juror No. 50 in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. The judge and attorneys question the juror about their background, exposure to media, and potential biases. The juror answers that they have heard of Maxwell and Epstein through news reports but claims to be able to remain impartial.
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