d approximately 11 months before trial—nor is the Government aware of any. For example, in the lead case cited by defense counsel, United States v. Cannone, 528 F.2d 296, 301 (2d Cir. 1975), although the opinion acknowledged the ability of district courts to compel disclosure of the identity of governme

0 Page 3 District courts have the inherent authority to compel pretrial disclosure of the identities of government witnesses. See United States v. Cannone, 528 F.2d 296, 301 (2d Cir. 1975). Such disclosure is warranted when there is a specific showing that the disclosure is material to the preparation

d approximately 11 months before trial—nor is the Government aware of any. For example, in the lead case cited by defense counsel, United States v. Cannone, 528 F.2d 296, 301 (2d Cir. 1975), although the opinion acknowledged the ability of district courts to compel disclosure of the identity of governme