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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 53 Filed 09/03/19 Page 29 of 86 J8RsEPS1 1 It would be helpful if, in doing that, if counsel -- 2 Mr. Edwards and I see and I see Mr. Boise as well -- I know 3 they are counsel to several, at least several of the victims. 4 It would be helpful if whoever is speaking, both Mr. Edwards 5 and Mr. Boise, would indicate to the court whether or not they 6 have discussed the pending motion with their clients, that is 7 to say and the rule of abatement, etc., etc. with them prior to 8 today's hearing. 9 Are we going to hear from Mr. Edwards first, is that 10 right? 11 MR. EDWARDS: Thank you, your Honor. 12 THE COURT: You bet. 13 It would be helpful, Mr. Edwards, if you would state 14 and spell your name for the court reporter. 15 If you are going to introduce someone else, which I 16 trust that you are, if you could state and spell their name as 17 well. 18 MR. EDWARDS: Yes, your Honor. 19 May it please the court. Brad Edwards, B-r-a-d 20 E-d-w-a-r-d-s, with the law firm of Edwards Pottinger. 21 I have in the courtroom today 15 victims that I 22 represent and have represented over the years. There are at 23 least 20 more who didn't make this hearing today for a 24 multitude of reasons, some out of fear of public exposure, 25 others because the way in which this case ended will never SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300