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DOJ
Document DOJ-OGR-00021866
AI Analysis
Summary: The document discusses the appeals court's decision to uphold the district court's denial of Maxwell's motion for a new trial and its handling of a jury note regarding Count Four of the indictment. The court found that the district court did not abuse its discretion and that its response to the jury note did not result in a constructive amendment or prejudicial variance from the indictment. The decision highlights the district court's discretion in managing jury deliberations and the limits of appellate review.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it discusses the appeals court's reasoning in upholding the district court's decisions regarding jury deliberations and the indictment.
Key Topics:
denial of motion for a new trial
jury note and response
constructive amendment or prejudicial variance from indictment
Key People:
- Maxwell - defendant
- Jane - alleged victim