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Summary: The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 17 news media organizations urge the court to deny Ghislaine Maxwell's request to file the juror questionnaire and voir dire under seal, citing the First Amendment right of access to criminal proceedings and the presumption of openness in voir dire.
Significance: This document is significant because it highlights the tension between the defendant's right to a fair trial and the public's right to access criminal proceedings, particularly during the voir dire process.
Key Topics: Request to seal juror questionnaire and voir dire Public access to criminal proceedings First Amendment right of access
Key People:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge
  • Katie Townsend - Counsel for Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press