The first Avenatti trial homework assignment for Judge Selna has been filed, and it's from the prosecutors. Key point: Reciprocal discovery applies if it isn't impeachment evidence. Google Drive link: bit.ly/3zD5Igx 
I'd like to see some specific examples of documents Avenatti brought up on cross that prosecutors think should have been subject to the reciprocal discovery order. My understanding is the documents came from the USA's own discovery that was disclosed to Avenatti.
Ex-AUSA and criminal defense lawyer I talked to said defense reciprocal discovery "does not include cross-examination documents provided by the government."
"Next thing they’ll ask for is a script of the cross examination so they can better prepare their witnesses. Ridiculous."
"Next thing they’ll ask for is a script of the cross examination so they can better prepare their witnesses. Ridiculous."
And here's Avenatti's brief on the issue, just filed. "Thus far in the trial, Mr. Avenatti has only attempted to use documents produced by the government and bearing a USAO bates stamp, to question witnesses." Google Drive link: bit.ly/3yaQZcj
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