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respect to Maxwell in particular, OPR interviewed Maria Villafatia, the lead prosecutor on the case, and

. 2003) 259 United States v. Ewell, 383 U.S. 116 (1966) 80 EFTA00103012 United States v. Falso, 544 F.3d 110 (2d Cir. 2008) United States v. Farmer, 137 F.3d 1265 (10th Cir. 1998) United States v. Feldman, 939 F.3d 182 (2d Cir. 2019) United States v. Fennell, 166, 169 179, 180 8, 20, 27 4

968 F.2d 216 (2d Cir. 1992) 125 United States v. Morgan, 113 F.3d 1230, 1997 WL 268712 (2d Cir. 1997) (unpublished opinion) 45 United States v. Mostafa, 965 F. Supp. 2d 451 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) 242, 243, 247, 262 United States v. Mulder, 273 F.3d 91 (2d Cir. 2001) 241, 242 United States v. Mullens,

mental ambiguity," however, "is the exception, not the rule." United States v. Sarwari, 669 F.3d 401, 407 (4th Cir. 2012) (quoting United States v. Farmer, 137 F.3d 1265, 1269 (10th Cir. 1998)). A defendant cannot demonstrate fundamental ambiguity simply by showing that words used in a question are ame

vidence that is otherwise admissible at trial. Simply put, "[s]tatements providing background are relevant and need not be struck." United States v. Mostafa, 965 F. Supp. 2d 451, 466 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) (citing Mulder, 273 F.3d at 100). Allegations also will not be stricken where they elucidate the circumst

at 61-62. However, although the line prosecutor, Maria Villafaiia, subsequently sent the CEOS Chief a d

968 F.2d 216 (2d Cir. 1992) 125 United States v. Morgan, 113 F.3d 1230, 1997 WL 268712 (2d Cir. 1997) (unpublished opinion) 45 United States v. Mostafa, 965 F. Supp. 2d 451 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) 242, 243, 247, 262 United States v. Mulder, 273 F.3d 91 (2d Cir. 2001) 241, 242 United States v. Mullens,

d following the development of a full factual record. See, e.g., Strohm, 671 at 1175 (appeal following conviction); SanvaH, 669 F.3d at 406 (same); Farmer, 137 F.3d at 1269 (appeal following conviction and partial Rule 29 dismissal) Marldewicz, 978 F.2d at 808 (appeal following conviction); cf. United

vidence that is otherwise admissible at trial. Simply put, "[s]tatements providing background are relevant and need not be struck." United States v. Mostafa, 965 F. Supp. 2d 451, 466 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) (citing Mulder, 273 F.3d at 100). Allegations also will not be stricken where they elucidate the circumst

at 61-62. However, although the line prosecutor, Maria Villafaiia, subsequently sent the CEOS Chief a d

968 F.2d 216 (2d Cir. 1992) 125 United States v. Morgan, 113 F.3d 1230, 1997 WL 268712 (2d Cir. 1997) (unpublished opinion) 45 United States v. Mostafa, 965 F. Supp. 2d 451 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) 242, 243, 247, 262 United States v. Mulder, 273 F.3d 91 (2d Cir. 2001) 241, 242 United States v. Mullens,

d following the development of a full factual record. See, e.g., Strohm, 671 at 1175 (appeal following conviction); SanvaH, 669 F.3d at 406 (same); Farmer, 137 F.3d at 1269 (appeal following conviction and partial Rule 29 dismissal) Marldewicz, 978 F.2d at 808 (appeal following conviction); cf. United

vidence that is otherwise admissible at trial. Simply put, "[s]tatements providing background are relevant and need not be struck." United States v. Mostafa, 965 F. Supp. 2d 451, 466 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) (citing Mulder, 273 F.3d at 100). Allegations also will not be stricken where they elucidate the circumst

potential co- conspirators of Epstein" evolved from a more narrow provision sought by the defense. The provision expanded as [USAO-SDFL prosecutor Maria] Villafana and defense counsel exchanged drafts of, first, a proposed federal plea agreement and, then, of the NPA, with apparently little analysis

.Y. 1995) 83 United States v. Moore, 968 F.2d 216 (2d Cir. 1992) 88 United States v. Morgan, 113 F.3d 1230 (2d Cir. 1997) 34 United States v. Mostafa, 965 F. Supp. 2d 451 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) 159, 160, 163, 171 United States v. Mulder, 273 F.3d 91 (2d Cir. 2001) 159 United States v. Mullens, 536

following the development of a full factual record. See, e.g., Strohm, 671 at 1175 (appeal following conviction); Sarivari, 669 F.3d at 406 (same); Farmer, 137 F.3d at 1269 (appeal following conviction and partial Rule 29 dismissal) Marldewicz, 978 F.2d at 808 (appeal following conviction); cf. United

vidence that is otherwise admissible at trial. Simply put, "[s]tatements providing background are relevant and need not be struck." United States v. Mostafa, 965 F. Supp. 2d 451, 466 (S.D.N.Y. 2013) (citing Mulder, 273 F.3d at 100). Allegations also will not be stricken where they elucidate the circumst