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Summary: The defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell responds to the government's request for a hearing regarding a juror's statements to the media, arguing that a new trial is warranted based on the juror's dishonest answers during voir dire. The defense asserts that the court can order a new trial without a hearing based on publicly available information. If not, they request a hearing to be scheduled.
Significance: This document is significant because it reveals the defense's argument for a new trial based on juror misconduct and the government's request for a hearing to investigate the juror's statements.
Key Topics:
Request for a new trial under Rule 33
Juror misconduct due to dishonest answers during voir dire
Potential bias and impact on trial impartiality
Key People:
- Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant
- The Honorable Alison J. Nathan - Presiding Judge
- Jeffrey S. Pagliuca - Defense Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell