mirror-epstein-docs/results/IMAGES004/DOJ-OGR-00009239.json

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    "document_number": "1:20-cv-00338-PAE",
    "date": "February 15, 2012",
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  "full_text": "Case 1:20-cv-00338-PAE Document 616-1 Filed 02/24/22 Page 37 of 67 A-5635\n\nUNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. PAUL M. DAUGERDAS, ET AL.,\nFebruary 15, 2012\n\nPage 101 C2frdau3 Page 103 C2frdau3 Conrad - direct\n1 witness, we would have otherwise called Ms. Conrad in order to 1 this proceeding?\n2 elicit these facts, so somebody looking back an this record 2 A. Yes, sir.\n3 later on has no misimpression of a defendant calling a witness 3 Q. Ms. Conrad, did you take the same oath on March 1, 2011, to\n4 who the government selectively decides to immunize. We were 4 tell the truth in this courtroom that you took a few moments\n5 going to call this witness ourselves. We made a decision that 5 ago?\n6 her testimony is in the public interest; that's why we are 6 A. I can't answer that. I'm not sure of the date.\n7 seeking the immunity. I just wanted to make that clear to your 7 Q. Apart from the date, do you recall that in connection with\n8 Honor. 8 United States v. Daugerdas, you appeared as a juror, a\n9 THE COURT: Fine. Ms. Sternheim, if you would like, 9 prospective juror, correct?\n10 you may take a seat in the jury box during her examination. 10 A. Yes, sir.\n11 MS. STERNHEIM: Thank you, Judge. 11 Q. At the beginning of the trial you took an oath, did you not?\n12 THE COURT: Let's bring out Ms. Conrad. 12 not?\n13 MS. STERNHEIM: Your Honor, may I take the seat 13 A. I'm not exactly sure when, sir.\n14 closest? 14 Q. At some point during the voir dire, did you take an oath to\n15 THE DEFENDANT: Yes, come on down. 15 tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?\n16 CATHERINE M. CONRAD, 16 A. Probably, yes, sir.\n17 called as a witness by the defendant, 17 Q. You didn't do that, did you?\n18 having been duly sworn, testified as follows: 18 A. There were omissions, yes, sir.\n19 THE COURT: Would you take a seat and state your full 19 Q. There were omissions in your testimony, is that correct?\n20 name and spell your name slowly for the court reporter. 20 A. Yes, sir.\n21 THE WITNESS: Catherine with a C,C-A-T-H-E-R-I-N-E, 21 Q. There were lies in your testimony, were there not?\n22 Conrad, C-O-N-R-A-D. 22 A. Yes, sir.\n23 THE COURT: Mr. Gair, you may inquire. 23 Q. So you didn't tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing\n24 DIRECT EXAMINATION 24 but the truth, isn't that correct?\n25 BY MR. GAIR: 25 A. Yes, sir.\n\nC2frdau3 Conrad - direct Page 104 C2frdau3 Conrad - direct\nPage 102 Page 103\n1 Q. Ms. Conrad, the oath that you just took, is that the same 1 Q. Today did you call the chambers of Judge Pauley at about 10\n2 oath that you took to tell the truth in voir dire on March 1st 2 minutes to 8:00 this morning?\n3 of 2011 in this case? 3 A. Yes, sir.\n4 A. Upon advice of my counsel, I plead the Fifth. Thank you. 4 Q. Did you inform the deputy clerk in Judge Pauley's chambers\n5 Q. On March 1st and 2nd of 2011, were you present in this 5 that you would not be coming to court today?\n6 courtroom for the trial of United States v. Daugerdas? 6 A. Yes, sir.\n7 A. Upon advice of my counsel, I plead the Fifth. Thank you. 7 (Continued on next page)\n8 Q. Let me ask you one more question. Is it your intention to 8\n9 assert your Fifth Amendment privilege to any question that I 9\n10 ask you concerning your service in United States v. Daugerdas? 10\n11 A. Yes, sir. 11\n12 MR. GAIR: Your Honor? 12\n13 THE COURT: Does the government have an application at 13\n14 this time, Mr. Okula? 14\n15 MR. OKULA: We do, your Honor. We have submitted to 15\n16 your Honor papers applying for an immunity order, and we 16\n17 respectfully ask that your Honor sign that order. 17\n18 THE COURT: Ms. Conrad, in view of your assertion of 18\n19 the Fifth Amendment privilege, I have signed just now an order 19\n20 granting you immunity, that is, use immunity, with respect to 20\n21 your testimony in this proceeding. 21\n22 You may proceed, Mr. Gair. 22\n23 BY MR. GAIR: 23\n24 Q. Do you understand, Ms. Conrad, that given the grant of use 24\n25 immunity, you are required to answer appropriate questions in 25\n\nPage 101 - Page 104 (26) SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS",
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    "people": [
      "CATHERINE M. CONRAD",
      "MR. GAIR",
      "MR. OKULA",
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      "PAUL M. DAUGERDAS"
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  "additional_notes": "The document is a court transcript from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. It appears to be a continuation of a trial or hearing involving Paul M. Daugerdas and others. The transcript includes testimony from Catherine M. Conrad, who was called as a witness by the defendant. The document is well-formatted and legible, with clear headings and section breaks."
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