DOJ-OGR-00012469.pdf

Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 747 Filed 08/10/22 Page 184 of 228 860 LC2VMAX6 Alessi - Direct 1 THE COURT: So I want to ask, there was an objection to a question on foundation. The question was, is this -- do you know if this is the same book or a later book. I wanted to hear the answer to that. But looking at it, I don't know what his basis for knowledge is for saying that it's the later book. So you can inquire into that or I'll -- yes? 2 MR. PAGLIUCA: Well, I guess if he left in 2002 and the book is after 2002, I don't think there can be a basis for knowledge. 3 THE COURT: Well, I'll allow the question to be asked. And if there's not, then I will agree with you and I'll strike the testimony. 4 MR. PAGLIUCA: Okay. 5 MS. COMEY: Understood, your Honor. 6 THE COURT: So that's one. And then two, I just want to make sure I understand, because the letter indicated this witness, sort of a new person to authenticate, as opposed to the original witness who you indicated would authenticate; correct? 7 MS. COMEY: Yes, your Honor. That other witness we believe could also authenticate it, but -- 8 THE COURT: Right. So it seems to me when you're finished here and after the voir dire, I can sustain the objection, overrule the objection, or reserve until I hear additional. Any reason not to do it that way? SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00012469