BRADY ORDER as to GREGORY J. BLOTNICK — USA v. BLOTNICK (Dkt. 9, No. 2:21-mj-15165-ESK, filed 2021-05-18)

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A Brady order in United States of America v. Gregory J. Blotnick, Case No. 2:21-mj-15165-ESK, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, filed May 18, 2021 as Document 9. Under Rule 5(f) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and as stated on the record at the defendant's initial appearance that day, the Court confirms the United States' continuing obligation under Brady v. Maryland and Giglio v. United States to timely disclose information favorable to the defense. The order says such information includes information that may cast doubt on the credibility of government witnesses. It lists possible consequences of violation, including exclusion of evidence, dismissal of charges and contempt proceedings, and is signed by United States Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer.

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Case 2:21-mj-15165-ESK Document9 Filed 05/18/21 Page 1 of 1 PagelD: 24

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY

21-15165
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Case No.

v. ORDER

GREGORY J. BLOTNICK

Defendant.

Pursuant to Rule 5(f) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and as set forth on
the record during the initial appearance of the defendant on this 18th day of May ,
2021, in the presence of both the prosecutor and defense counsel in this matter, the Court
confirms the United States’ continuing obligation, pursuant to Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83
(1963), Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972), and subsequent cases, to timely disclose
information favorable to the defense as to criminal liability on the charged offense(s) or
mitigation of any punishment that may be imposed. Such favorable information includes
information that may cast doubt on the credibility of government witnesses. Possible
consequences for violating this order include exclusion of evidence, dismissal of charges,

contempt proceedings, disciplinary referral, and any other relief authorized by law.

s/Michael A. Hammer

Hon. Michael A. Hammer
United States Magistrate Judge


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