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  "full_text": "Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 549-1 Filed 12/17/21 Page 9 of 24 21 LB1TMAX1\n\nThe defense also seeks to elicit evidence of the public outcry and scrutiny that preceded the decision to charge the defendant. The defense refers to public statements made by assistant United States attorneys -- not those appearing in the case -- to suggest that Ms. Maxwell was charged for improper reasons.\n\nThe Court finds that this specific proffered evidence is irrelevant to the charged conduct and, therefore, inadmissible.\n\nTo the extent that the defense's affirmative evidence in this regard would have some marginal probative value, it is substantially outweighed by 403 prejudice. See, for example, United States v. Hill, 12 CR 214, 2014 WL 198813 (E.D.N.Y. 2014), affirmed by the Second Circuit, 658 Fed. Appx. 600.\n\nHere's the reason for that 403 analysis:\n\nFirst, investigative details are likely to confuse the jury about the proper standard for determining Ms. Maxwell's guilt by suggesting that the government's choices of investigative techniques are relevant to whether guilt is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, I will instruct jurors, as is standard, to the effect that the government is not on trial. And that standard charge can be found in many cases. Admitting testimony on the investigation would confuse the jury once it's received that instruction.\n\nSecond, these lines of argument are likely to\n\nSOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300\n\nDOJ-OGR-00008403",
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      "content": "The defense also seeks to elicit evidence of the public outcry and scrutiny that preceded the decision to charge the defendant. The defense refers to public statements made by assistant United States attorneys -- not those appearing in the case -- to suggest that Ms. Maxwell was charged for improper reasons.",
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      "content": "To the extent that the defense's affirmative evidence in this regard would have some marginal probative value, it is substantially outweighed by 403 prejudice. See, for example, United States v. Hill, 12 CR 214, 2014 WL 198813 (E.D.N.Y. 2014), affirmed by the Second Circuit, 658 Fed. Appx. 600.",
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