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Document 20-800033

AI Analysis

Summary: The court order prohibits the disclosure or dissemination of victim and witness identities referenced in the discovery materials, with certain exceptions for defense counsel and staff. It also restricts the public filing of such identities unless authorized by the government or the court. The order aims to protect sensitive information while allowing the defense to prepare their case.
Significance: This document is a court order that restricts the disclosure of witness and victim identities in a specific court case, highlighting the court's efforts to balance the need for a fair trial with the protection of sensitive information.
Key Topics: Protective Order for Witness and Victim Identities Confidentiality of Discovery Materials Restrictions on Public Filings
Key People:
  • The Defendant - Accused party in the case
  • Defense Counsel - Legal representation for the defendant
  • Defense Staff - Support staff for the defense team
  • Potential Defense Witnesses - Individuals who may be called to testify for the defense
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES007

Full Text

Case No: 20-800033 CAU NEN Document 136 Filed 03/07/20 Page 5 of 12 disclosing or disseminating the identity of any victims or witnesses referenced in the Discovery. This Order does not prohibit Defense Counsel or Defense Staff from referencing the identities of individuals they believe may be relevant to the defense to Potential Defense Witnesses and their counsel during the course of the investigation and preparation of the defense case at trial. Any Potential Defense Witnesses and their counsel who are provided identifying information by Defense Counsel or Defense Staff are prohibited from further disclosing or disseminating such identifying information. This Order does not prohibit Defense Counsel from publicly referencing individuals who have spoken by name on the public record in this case. 6. The Defendant, Defense Counsel, Defense Staff, Defense Experts/Advisors, Potential Defense Witnesses, and Other Authorized Persons are prohibited from filing publicly as an attachment to a filing or excerpted within a filing the identity of any victims or witnesses referenced in the Discovery, who have not spoken by name on the public record in this case, unless authorized by the Government in writing or by Order of the Court. Any such filings must be filed under seal, unless authorized by the Government in writing or by Order of the Court. 5 App.079 DOJ-OGR-00019538