From: 'a To: Ma Cc: Min alMIE > Subject: RE: initial discovery production Date: Sat, 01 Aug 2020 21:12:30 +0000 Attachments: 2020-07-31,_GM,_siped_protective_orderjdocketed).pdf; 2020-07- 28,_govemment_letter re_protective_order (docketed).pdf; 2020-07- 31,_GM,_memorandum_&_order_granting_govemment_motion.pdf We wanted to briefly check with you on a couple issues. First, as we've previously talked about (though not for some time), now that there is a protective order entered in the Maxwell case, we expect to begin making discovery productions to the defense this coming week. As you know, defense counsel argued that they should be able to publicly identify victims in certain circumstances, which we vigorously opposed, and ultimately the judge ruled in our favor. The protective order is exceptionally strong, and is attached along with the Government's letter on this issue and the Court's opinion. As you would expect, some of the discovery we will begin to produce will include information about your clients, including in particular your client who is identified as Victim-2 in the indictment. Those materials may include information such as her name and date of birth, in connection with documents we have gathered, and which require production. Consistent with the protective order, defense counsel may not disclose or distribute any discovery materials except under very strict conditions, and in any event the defendant and counsel "are strictly prohibited from publicly disclosing or disseminating the identity of any victims or witnesses referenced in the Discovery." To the extent they need to reference the identity of individuals as part of their investigation, e.g., in individual interviews, any potential defense witnesses and counsel are similarly prohibited from further disclosing or disseminating such identifying information. We realize that for- But given all the circumstances, as well as the potential applicability to your other clients, we neverth