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Summary: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (ABC News) and NBCUniversal News Group (NBC News) request that the court unseal the Defendant's motion for a new trial and Juror 50's motion to intervene, arguing that both documents are 'judicial documents' subject to the presumption of access under the common law and the First Amendment.
Significance: This document is significant because it highlights the importance of public access to judicial documents and the presumption of openness in court proceedings, particularly in high-profile cases.
Key Topics:
Request to unseal Defendant's motion for a new trial
Request to unseal Juror 50's motion to intervene
Presumption of access to judicial documents under common law and First Amendment
Key People:
- Nathan Siegel - Attorney for American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. and NBCUniversal News Group
- Alison J. Nathan - United States District Court Judge
- Juror 50 - Juror in the case USA v. Maxwell