Damian Williams, with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg at his side, says being safe is a civil right.
Now Alvin Bragg. Will there be questions about the bodega case? And where US the #Bronx DA?
Inner City Press asked about its scoop, Jose Gutierrez ordered freed on bond last week (appealed). US Attorney Damian Williams says there's a detention memo. Watch this feed.
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Bove criticizes his former office coordinating with CFTC. Alexandre wants all CFTC communications outside of Enforcement Division.
AUSA Folly (also on #OneCoin) says no objection to motion cycle starting Aug 29.
Former AUSA Bove: Alexandre's 6th Amendment rights are being constrained. 2d round of motions. Oct 31.
OK-now in Michael Cohen v Trump, Cohen is here in the courtroom to fend off motion to dismiss @sdnylive. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below
Defense: Cohen was in custody pursuant to statute. He claims home confinement is different.
Judge Liman: He's citing the Bail Reform Act. What about abuse of process?
Defense: There was no abuse. BOP sent him to FCI Otisville.
Judge: He's saying Mr Trump retaliated
Defense: On emotional distress, Cohen is not even claiming intent or negligence. Under the FTCA, his complaint should be dismissed.
Judge Liman: He says the prison was 100 degrees.
Defense: It's within BOP's discretion.
Judge: That's not Judge Laval's analysis
DC Beat: For Jan 6 trial of Kelly Meggs et al, Judge Mehta is telling the 6 defense lawyers not to make the voir dire questions too long, or it will be a 2 week jury selection. Inner City Press is covering the mega case (Rhodes in) & will live tweet, thread below
Judge Mehta: Of course you can ask if prospective jurors what they've seen of the Jan 6 Committee hearings... Do you want to be heard on the joint questionnaire?
Counsel: There's more to discuss when we go under seal.
[That again]
Defense lawyer: We are spread out all over the country. Unlike the prosecutors who are all together. We have to use Zoom. I don't know if we can be ready by September.
Judge Mehta: Others?
2d defense lawyer: We have a motion to continue.
OK -in resumed trial of Rosario v NYC, Police Officer Whitaker on witness stand is being asked why part of the homocide investigation file was withheld. Inner City Press is covering the case and will live tweet. Thread below
Rosario's lawyer: Does this Polaroid of Ruchard Rosario have the same number as the one shown to Mr Davis in the mug book?
Whitaker: Yes.
Q: Wasn't that suggestive?
Whitaker: That's hypothetical.
Q: The photo you showed of Mr Rosario was from 3 years earlier, when he was 17, right?
Whitaker: I didn't do the math. But if you say so.
[Rosario walks out of courtroom. Lawyer follows and asks, You OK?
Now in child sex trafficking trial of US v Concepcion, a jury note. Inner City Press the only media here. AUSA said all defense did was blame the victim, Camila. Thread below
All rise!
Judge Oetken: The jury has asked for Camila's testimony, and if they can rely on Camila's passport for her age.
Jury entering!
Judge Oetken: We'll answer your questions Monday. Don't read about the case over the weekend.
A juror: Can we take the instructions home?
Judge: Please leave your notes and the instructions here.
[Jurors leave]