Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
The United States of America, by and through its attorney, the United States Attorney for
the District of Columbia, respectfully moves this Court for leave to file under seal its Motion for
criminal investigation and matters occurring between the parties that should not appear in the
public record. Although the fact of defendant Butina’s cooperation is now public, the details of
her transportation to-and-from the jail are not. The disclosure of such information would pose a
risk to the defendant’s safety and the safety of the community. Once disclosed, such information
could be used by individuals or entities who might seek to harm or intimidate the defendant to
prevent her from continuing to cooperate with law enforcement. As such, disclosure of this
motion or any related papers may jeopardize defendant’s safety and may jeopardize the ongoing
investigation.
grand jury. The fact of her testimony before a grand jury is protected under Rule 6(e) of the
Accordingly, the government hereby requests leave of the Court to file the above-
Respectfully submitted,
JESSIE K. LIU
United States Attorney
D.C. Bar No. 472845
By: /s/
THOMAS N. SAUNDERS
Assistant United States Attorney
N.Y. Bar No. 4876975
United States Attorney’s Office
555 Fourth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Telephone: 202-252-7790
Email: Thomas.Saunders@usdoj.gov
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ORDER
Based on the representations set forth in the Motion for Leave to File Under Seal the
Government’s Motion for Authorization of Transportation, the Court hereby orders that such
motion is hereby granted, and the government’s referenced pleading and any related documents
shall be filed under seal, including the instant Order and the government’s motion seeking leave
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DATE TANYA S. CHUTKAN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE