DOJ-OGR-00006990.pdf

--- Page 1 --- **Document Header** * **Case Number:** 1:20-cr-00330-PAE * **Document Number:** 459 * **Filed Date:** 11/15/21 * **Page Number:** 18 of 43 **Transcript** * **LalWmaxC:** + "no doubt about that. I think what we're talking about is a fairly limited process that requires, of course, checking in the individuals. But we'll lose a little bit of time, to be sure." * **MS. POMERANTZ:** + "Is that the government's view and the basis for that view?" * **THE COURT:** + "All right." * **Ms. Sternheim.** + "Thank you, Judge." * **MS. STERNHEIM:** + "Thank you, Judge." * **The defense would request that challenges be exercised on the 29th for the following reason:** + "There is at least a ten-day gap from the last scheduled day of jury selection until the start of the trial on the 29th. Significantly, prospective jurors will be celebrating Thanksgiving, a holiday that most have not celebrated in more than a year. It is likely that the topic of jury service and this case may come up. Views may be espoused, especially if people know that a family member or friend has been summoned to jury service, and it is very unlikely and very uncomfortable for a prospective juror to have to remove themselves from the Thanksgiving table or the venue to avoid being involved in that conversation. I would say that in an abundance of caution, that the better approach would be to do it on the 29th. It will not" **Footer** * **SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.** + **Phone Number:** (212) 805-0300 * **DOJ-OGR-00006990** Note: The transcript appears to be a continuation of a previous conversation, with the speaker referring to a previous discussion about the process and the individuals involved. The defense is requesting to exercise challenges on the 29th due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and the potential for jurors to be influenced by their personal relationships.