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Summary: The government opposes Ghislaine Maxwell's request to allow three defense witnesses to testify using pseudonyms or first names, arguing that it is unprecedented and not necessary to protect the defendant's constitutional rights. The government contends that the witnesses do not fit into established categories of witnesses who are permitted to testify anonymously, such as victims of sex abuse or undercover law enforcement officers.
Significance: This document is significant because it reveals the government's opposition to Ghislaine Maxwell's request to allow defense witnesses to testify anonymously, and provides insight into the court's handling of sensitive witness testimony in a high-profile sex abuse case.
Key Topics:
Witness anonymity
Pseudonyms in court testimony
Crime victims' rights
Key People:
- Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant
- Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge
- Jane - Minor Victim testifying under pseudonym
- Michelle Healey - Defense witness
- Michelle - Individual referenced in Jane's testimony