In a letter dated June 5, 2025, counsel for "Jane"—a pseudonymous witness in United States v. Sean Combs—formally opposed a request from a group of news organizations seeking to alter the trial schedule to accommodate their desire for pre-redacted exhibits during Jane’s testimony. The news outlets had asked the Court to either delay Jane’s appearance or require the Government to reorder its witnesses, arguing this would allow them time to review and redact sensitive exhibits in advance. Jane’s legal team objected to this request, emphasizing that any such adjustment would cause unnecessary delay and disrupt the carefully planned sequence of the Government’s case.

The letter underscored the importance of protecting Jane’s safety and anonymity, which had already been granted by the Court, and argued that forcing a delay or a change in witness order to serve media access interests would place an undue burden on both the witness and the integrity of the trial. Jane’s counsel maintained that the existing procedures—including real-time redaction and controlled access to sensitive materials—were sufficient to balance the media’s rights with the paramount need to shield Jane from further harm or unwanted exposure. The letter urged the Court to reject the news organizations’ request and allow Jane’s testimony to proceed as scheduled.


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