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Document 20-2000308

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Summary: The document is a court filing requesting that the court unseal the defendant's motion for a new trial and juror questionnaires, citing the importance of public scrutiny in maintaining the integrity of criminal trials. The filing also asks the court to ensure that subsequent related documents are filed without sealing, with necessary redactions to protect juror safety and identities. The request is submitted by David E. McCraw on behalf of the petitioner.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it highlights the importance of public scrutiny in criminal trials and requests the unsealing of certain court documents, which could impact the transparency and integrity of the trial process.
Key Topics: unsealing court documents public scrutiny in criminal trials protection of juror identities
Key People:
  • David E. McCraw - Counsel submitting the request to unseal documents
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
12/23/22
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES004
Has Handwriting
Yes

Full Text

Case: 20-2000308BAJNDocument: 83 Filed: 12/23/22 Page: 5 of 5353 464 U.S. 501, 505 (1984). Public scrutiny is essential to “enhance[] the quality and safeguard[] the integrity” of criminal trials. Globe Newspaper Co. v. Superior Ct. for Norfolk City, 457 U.S. 596, 606 (1982). Openness preserves and is essential to “public confidence in the administration of justice.” ABC, Inc. v. Stewart, 360 F.3d 90, 98 (2d Cir. 2004). Accordingly, we respectfully ask that the Court unseal Defendant’s Motion for a New Trial and the questionnaires for the twelve seated jurors. We also respectfully ask this Court to make clear that all subsequent documents filed related to this motion should be filed without sealing and with only the redactions necessary to adequately protect the safety of jurors and their identities. We thank the Court for its attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, David McCraw David E. McCraw cc: All counsel of record (via e-mail) 5 DOJ-OGR-00010758