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Document 721

AI Analysis

Summary: The defense is requesting that the court preclude the government from cross-examining a witness, Mr. □, about a regulatory settlement agreement, arguing that it is irrelevant and inadmissible under Rules 608 and 403. The witness is a retired British Solicitor who will testify to authenticate documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's purchase of a property.
Significance: This document is potentially important because it reveals a dispute between the defense and prosecution regarding the scope of cross-examination for a key witness, and the admissibility of certain evidence.
Key Topics: Motion to preclude cross-examination of a witness Rules of Evidence 608 and 403 Relevance of a regulatory settlement agreement to witness credibility
Key People:
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Court Judge
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Jeffrey S. Pagliuca - Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Mr. □ - Witness and retired British Solicitor