OK- now case of West Side Highway van terror driver Saipov, in person in 23B. Judge Broderick rushes in with suitbag, presumably containing judicial robes. So far: innercitypress.com/sdny16saipov11… Thread below 
Judge wants pool of 1000 jurors in August. It seems potential for strong feelings is (even) higher thsn in current #Hezbollah trial of Alexei Saab (that jury still deliberating)
Judge Broderick increases his estimate of length of Saipov trial to 3 months. US says from August jury selection, tell them to be available into January, citing "penalty phase."
Federal Defenders says they want to present video testimony from overseas. This case has a big public budget.
Why didn't Federal Defenders represent Alexei Saab?
Why didn't Federal Defenders represent Alexei Saab?
Judge Broderick muses that the Ghislaine Maxwell trial took off between Chistmas and New Year.
Actually, no: after days off for 2d Circuit confirmation, jury continued past Chistmas to Dec 29. #MaximumMaxwell
Actually, no: after days off for 2d Circuit confirmation, jury continued past Chistmas to Dec 29. #MaximumMaxwell
How to not let jurors see Saipov's leg chains? Judge says cloth, so no one's feet are visible.
Federal Defender Patton says filed deauthorization (of death penalty for Saipov) request filed with DOJ on Feb 23. No ruling yet.
Federal Defender Patton says he wants a vaccination requirement on Saipov jurors.
Judge Broderick: Even people who are vaccinated contract the virus.
Judge Broderick: Even people who are vaccinated contract the virus.
Federal Defender Dallack (standby counsel fir Avenatti) says in MDC Saipov can't get batteries for his radio alarm clock, for prayers. May ask judge to order hand-crank radio. Ramadan provisions now moot.
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