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20 21 22 23 24 25 Case 1:15-cv-07433-LAP Document 1332-10 Filed 01/08/24 Page 64 of 64 63 H2G8GIUC says we are proving a sexual abuse case; we are going to prove that our client was sexually abused and trafficked. We on the defense are trying to prove -—- well, we have no obligation to prove anything, but here is what we are defending against. We are defending against a defamation claim. The defamation claim, as alleged in the complaint, paragraph 30, says there are three sentences in your January 2015 statement that are false. So, naturally, we have focused on those three sentences in the 2015 statement to see whether they are true or false. If we, Judge, the parties, the lawyers cannot agree on that central question, it may not take four weeks to try this case, it might take eight weeks to try this case. They are proving something that we have no obligation to defend against. We are defending a defamation claim because that's the claim that they brought. So, Judge, we think it's just imperative that the Court step in on this central question of what is at issue in this lawsuit, this defamation lawsuit. THE COURT: Thank you all. I will reserve decision. I think we will leave the other motions for consideration after I resolve the summary judgment. MS. McCAWLEY: Thank you, your Honor. (Adjourned) SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300