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Document 195

AI Analysis

Summary: The document is a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the Ghislaine Maxwell case, discussing the government's concerns and requests related to the defendant's use of Rule 17(c) subpoenas. The government argues that Rule 17(c) is not a discovery device and requests the court to direct the defendant to provide notice of subpoenas and to mark productions as confidential. The letter provides an overview of the legal standards governing Rule 17(c) subpoenas.
Significance: This document is significant as it discusses the government's request for the court to direct the defendant to provide notice of prior and future Rule 17(c) subpoenas and to require productions made in response to such subpoenas to be marked confidential.
Key Topics: Rule 17(c) subpoenas in criminal cases Discovery obligations in criminal proceedings Ghislaine Maxwell case proceedings
Key People:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge
  • Boies Schiller Flexner LLP - Target of subpoena