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be N Ww ws Oo OY ~] oO WO a oO = be N Ww = Hs Oo a OY a ~] a oO a Ke) 20 21 22 Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document53 _~ Filed 09/03/19 J8RSEPS1 Mr. Epstein died, when there had been no conviction. So that's just some background I you. At this point in time, I would like to turn to the Page 10 of 86 10 wanted to share with government prosecutors to hear from them in support of their Rule 48 application to dismiss the Epstein indictment. MS. COMEY: Thank you, your Honor. Would you like me to address the court from the podium? THE COURT: f you wouldn't mind. MS. COMEY: Thank you, your Honor. [ believe your Honor has accurately summarized the state of the law, as set forth in our papers, in light o clear Second Circuit law, that upon the £ the death of a defendant before a final entry of a judgment of conviction, all proceedings must be abated. obligated to seek dismissal of the pending indictment against In light of that clear law, the government is legally Jeffrey Epstein, and we respectfully submit, likewise, that the entry of the proposed order is similarly required by law. A few notes to make about that To be very clear, dismissal of this ind , though, your Honor. ictment as to Je Epstein in no way prohibits or inhibits 23 24 25 ongoing investigation into other potential coconspira rey the government's does it prevent the bringing of a new case in the future prosecution of new defendants. SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORT BRS, Pes (212) 805-0300 DOJ- tors, nor or the OGR-00000648