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Document A-5804

AI Analysis

Summary: The deposition of Ms. Edelstein discusses the accuracy of statements in a court brief, specifically regarding the defendants' investigation into Catherine Conrad and their awareness of an Appellate Division suspension report. Edelstein confirms the accuracy of a statement in the brief but is questioned about the timing and extent of the investigation. The transcript highlights potential inconsistencies in the defendants' claims.
Significance: This deposition transcript reveals potential discrepancies in statements made by defendants in a court brief and sheds light on the investigation conducted by Theresa Trzaskoma.
Key Topics: Appellate Division suspension report Investigation by defendants Accuracy of statements in a court brief
Key People:
  • Edelstein - Witness being deposed
  • Theresa Trzaskoma - Person involved in writing the brief and investigation
  • Catherine Conrad - Person referenced in the Appellate Division suspension report

Full Text

Case#: 2020-0130338-AE No Document 64402 Filed 03/20/22 Page# 1310 of 3080 A-5804 347 CZGFDAU3 Edelstein 1 A. Simply because there are two different addresses. 2 Q. Now, could I ask you to look at page 32, footnote 13. And 3 specifically the last sentence of that footnote. Do you see 4 where it says, "Defendants had no basis to inquire whether 5 Conrad was lying in response to each of the Court's 6 questions," do you see that? 7 A. Yes. 8 Q. Do you think that was an accurate statement, Ms. Edelstein? 9 A. Yes. 10 Q. Were you aware that Theresa Trzaskoma had been, had 11 discovered the Appellate Division suspension report at that 12 time with the name Catherine Conrad? 13 A. I was aware that Theresa, when we were writing the brief I 14 was aware that Theresa had known that there was an Appellate 15 Division order. 16 Q. And would you turn to page 9 and look at the first full 17 paragraph there. Would you read that first sentence aloud for 18 us? 19 A. "The tone and content of the letter, which were in sharp 20 contrast to the image Conrad had projected through the trial, 21 always head down, taking notes, caused defendants concern and 22 prompted them to investigate." 23 Q. Well, you were aware when that sentence went into the final 24 version of the brief, that Theresa Trzaskoma had already done a 25 bit of investigation, correct? SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00010087