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Document 554

AI Analysis

Summary: The document is a letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office to Judge Alison J. Nathan, arguing against certain jury instructions proposed by the defense in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The government opposes adding an instruction on the impeachment of witnesses by felony convictions and removing 'equally' from the instruction on uncalled witnesses.
Significance: This document is significant as it reveals the government's position on specific jury instructions in the high-profile case against Ghislaine Maxwell, providing insight into the legal strategies employed by the prosecution.
Key Topics: Jury instructions regarding impeachment of witnesses by felony convictions Instruction on uncalled witnesses and their equal availability to both parties
Key People:
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Damian Williams - United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
  • Maurene Comey, Alison Moe, Lara Pomerantz, Andrew Rohrbach - Assistant United States Attorneys handling the case