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Document 267

AI Analysis

Summary: The document is a joint letter filed by the defense and prosecution in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, discussing the timing of defense witness disclosures under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 26.2. The defense argues that pretrial disclosure of witness statements is not required and would infringe on Ms. Maxwell's Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights. The defense proposes producing non-public Rule 26.2 witness statements after the government closes its evidence and after the conclusion of the first defense Rule 29(a) motion.
Significance: This document is significant because it reveals the defense's position on the disclosure of witness statements and highlights the legal arguments surrounding the interpretation of Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 26.2.
Key Topics: Disclosure of defense witness statements under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 26.2 Timing of disclosure of witness statements Defense objections to government's proposal for pretrial disclosure
Key People:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Court Judge
  • Jeffrey S. Pagliuca - Defense Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell