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Document 20-4030

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Summary: The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed Maxwell's appeal and denied a motion to consolidate, finding Maxwell's arguments to be without merit. The appeal concerned an unsealing order and the connection between discovery materials in a criminal case and civil litigation. The court found Maxwell's explanation on this matter to be incoherent.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it represents a court decision dismissing an appeal and denying a motion to consolidate, providing insight into the court's reasoning and procedures.
Key Topics: Appeal dismissal Unsealing order Motion to consolidate
Key People:
  • Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe - Clerk of the United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • Maxwell - Defendant-Appellant
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
09/17/20
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES001
Has Handwriting
Yes
Has Stamps
Yes

Full Text

Case 20-4030 Document 79 Filed 09/17/20 Page 4 of 4 appeal concerns an unsealing order. Further, as the District Court correctly noted, Maxwell "provide[s] no coherent explanation" connecting the discovery materials at issue in the criminal case to the civil litigation. CONCLUSION We have reviewed all of the arguments raised by Defendant-Appellant Maxwell on appeal and find them to be without merit. For the foregoing reasons, the appeal is DISMISSED and the motion to consolidate is DENIED as moot. Any appeal in this criminal case shall be referred to another panel in the ordinary course. FOR THE COURT: Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe A True Copy Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe 4 DOJ-OGR-00001827