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OK - now Sarah Palin v. NYT starts with Judge Rakoff hearing arguments on what can be included in opening statements. Inner City Press, on alert for Avenatti verdict, is covering Palin v. NYT innercitypress.com/sdny44krakoffp… and will live tweet, thread below 
Lawyer: I have a question on voir dire. Do you allow back striking?
Judge Rakoff: I don't know what that is. Let me explain how I choose juries, as they were in this court for 50 years, good enough for Learned Hand, good enough for me.
Judge Rakoff: I don't know what that is. Let me explain how I choose juries, as they were in this court for 50 years, good enough for Learned Hand, good enough for me.
Judge Rakoff: We have 82 jurors. Because of COVID, some in a separate room. We're choosing 9. I question the first 9. Maybe 1 or 2 is excused for cause. Number 10 moves up. Then each side gets three challenges, in rounds. See you at 10. Thread will continue.
OK - now #EDNY arraignment of Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares charged with money laundering tens of million$ in bribes on behalfof a close relative who was a high-ranking government official in Panama. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below
EDNY Magistrate Judge Marcia M. Henry: We will decide today whether you are remanded or released on bond. You have the right to remain silent. I understand you have retained Mr. [James] McGovern. You are charged with money laundering & concealment
Judge Henry: How do you plead?
Martinelli: Not guilty for today for the purpose of this hearing.
Judge Henry: Your lawyer can speak for you.
Martinelli's lawyer: His position is that he is going to plead guilty. He's pleading not guilty so we can get through this
Martinelli: Not guilty for today for the purpose of this hearing.
Judge Henry: Your lawyer can speak for you.
Martinelli's lawyer: His position is that he is going to plead guilty. He's pleading not guilty so we can get through this
