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Document 20-00830
AI Analysis
Summary: The document discusses the appeals court's decision in a case involving Maxwell, affirming the district court's denial of a motion for a new trial and its response to a jury note regarding Count Four of the indictment. The court found that the district court did not abuse its discretion and that there was no constructive amendment or prejudicial variance from the indictment. The jury note concerned the interpretation of the second element of Count Four.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it discusses the appeals court's reasoning in upholding the district court's decisions regarding jury deliberations and the indictment.
Key Topics:
denial of motion for a new trial
jury note and response
constructive amendment or prejudicial variance from indictment
Key People:
- Maxwell - defendant in the case
- Jane - alleged victim in the case