On #OneCoin / US v Scott, Judge Ramos says trial Nov 4, 9:30- 2:30, will sit Fridays. Scott is here. thread
Judge Ramos asks to hear about co conspirator statements. AUSA says only issue is if Scott withdrew from #OneCoin conspiracy
Judge Ramos asks about a law enforcement presentation leak AUSA says Ignatova had sources, declines to say more on when
AUSA says #OneCoin could not operate without money launderers like Mark Scott. Defense says he's not part of unindicted plot
Cooperating witness met Scott. Defense says it was only about travel arrangements. Woman from Dubai office cited. Story soon
Scott kept $1 million. His lawyer says it was escrow proving falling out. AUSA says it shows Scott still in conspiracy
Judge Ramos grants government motion to use these co-conspirator statements at trial. Next issue: experts
Judge Ramos allows Scott's crypto currency expert, says he hopes expert can explain blockchain. Legal ethics less clear
Scott won't identify legal ethics expert he proposes: expert doesn't name out there. Judge Ramos rejects nameless expert
Judge Ramos will not allow evidence of gun Scott had when arrested, ites aura of "thuggery." AUSA rests on papers @SDNYLIVE
US proposed an "attempted" victim Mr Hackney or Hapley. Judge Ramos says no, under Rule 403, could mislead or confuse
Scott"s lawyers don't want term "victim" used. Scott whispers to one of them - lawyer Gardner. Judge Ramos will allow term
Scott doesn't want jury to see photos of him with yacht and cars he bought. US says they prove control & money laundering
Judge Ramos is letting some bling photos in. Turns to Scott's MCC subpoenas. AUSA calls them a fishing expedition
Judge Ramos quashes Scott's subpoenas, citing J Caproni's decision in Percoco. 4 lawyers in gallery leave. Only ICP remains
Judge Ramos will not require gov't to put in most parts of post-arrest statement Scott wants in. 2 hours hearing, story soon
