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Document 625

AI Analysis

Summary: The Government is notifying the Court that Juror 50 will invoke their Fifth Amendment privilege at a hearing and is seeking internal approval to compel their testimony. The Government will submit a proposed order to the Court in advance of the hearing. The case is related to the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Significance: This document is potentially important because it reveals that Juror 50 intends to invoke their Fifth Amendment privilege, and the Government is seeking to compel their testimony, which could have implications for the case.
Key Topics: Ghislaine Maxwell trial Juror 50's Fifth Amendment privilege compelling testimony
Key People:
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Court Judge
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - defendant in the case
  • Damian Williams - United States Attorney
  • Juror 50 - juror in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Document Type
Letter
Date
03/02/22
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES004
Has Stamps
Yes

Full Text

Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 625 Filed 03/02/22 Page 1 of 1 U.S Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of New York The Silvio J. Mollo Building One Saint Andrew's Plaza New York, New York 10007 March 1, 2022 BY EMAIL The Honorable Alison J. Nathan United States District Court Southern District of New York United States Courthouse 40 Foley Square New York, New York 10007 Re: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) Dear Judge Nathan: By letter dated March 1, 2022, counsel for Juror 50 informed the Court that Juror 50 will invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination at the hearing scheduled for March 8, 2022. The Government writes to notify the Court that it is in the process of seeking internal approval to seek an order, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 6002 and 6003, compelling Juror 50's testimony at the hearing. The Government will, subject to internal approval, submit a proposed order to the Court in advance of the hearing. Respectfully submitted, DAMIAN WILLIAMS United States Attorney By: s/ Maurene Comey Alison Moe Lara Pomerantz Andrew Rohrbach Assistant United States Attorneys Southern District of New York Cc: All Counsel (by email) DOJ-OGR-00009615