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Summary: The New York Times Company requests that the court unseal Defendant's Motion for a New Trial and juror questionnaires in the United States v. Maxwell case, citing First Amendment and common law rights of access. The motion argues that sealing these documents is unjustified and that limited redactions would suffice to protect juror identities.
Significance: This document is significant because it involves a major media organization's request to unseal court documents related to a high-profile case, raising important questions about the balance between transparency and secrecy in judicial proceedings.
Key Topics:
Unsealing of Defendant's Motion for a New Trial
Juror misconduct allegations
First Amendment and common law rights of access to court documents
Key People:
- David McCraw - Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel of The New York Times Company
- Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge