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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 743 Filed 08/10/22 Page 227 of 247 359 LBUVMAX6 Jane - direct lie. MS. MENNINGER: In cooperating situations, your Honor, the sentence happens after the testimony. THE COURT: Well, they are not the same, but I think the point is the same. I'll give a limiting instruction that -- after she testifies, that the jury should understand she's not providing legal instruction, but testifying as to her understanding in response to the question. And so with that -- and you'll say the question again, make sure it's phrased from her understanding. With that, I'll overrule. I don't see any reason this should be sealed. MS. MOE: No, your Honor. MS. MENNINGER: No, your Honor. MS. MOE: Just to avoid a second sidebar, I just wanted to flag, after asking this question, I expect the next question I would ask would be just simply, Do you have a financial stake in the outcome of this case? Again, that's about her understanding, whether she believes she has a financial -- which is exactly what the defense suggested in their opening. THE COURT: Oh, there's no doubt. MS. MOE: I just want to flag that. THE COURT: You have an objection to that question? MS. MENNINGER: No, your Honor. But I think she does SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300