l information and material known to the Government which may be favorable to the defendant on the issues of guilt or punishment within the scope of Brady I. Maryland 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and United States'. Azurs, 427 U.S. 97 (1976). D. The Government shall disclose to the defendant(s) the existence and substanc

ation, the victims claimed the government had an obligation to provide information helpful to their case, just as the government is obligated under Brady I. Maryland to provide exculpatory information in its possession. I view this request as covering any documents which would assist the victims, and hurt the go

21/2011 Page 6 of 15 information contrary to its position in court. For criminal defendants, this principle traces back to the landmark decision of Brady I. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83, 87 (1963), in which the Court explained the production of exculpatory evidence is a principle designed for avoidance of an unfair tri

and "respect for the victim's dignity and privacy" have created a substantive due process right. Similarly unavailing is petitioners' reliance upon Brady I. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and other criminal law cases finding a due process obligation on the government's part to disclose exculpatory and impeachment