A brief administrative session opening recording appearances for a proceeding held outside the jury's presence. Notably present were federal officials including assistant U.S. Attorneys, FBI deputy general counsel, and an attorney representing SSA Frederic Whitehurst, indicating this session relates to Whitehurst's anticipated testimony.
#1(Appearances as heretofore noted; also present, Jeffrey C. Eglash and Beverly Reid O'Connell, assistant United States Attorneys; Stephen C. Robinson and Luis Flores, deputy general counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Stephen M. Kohn, Esquire, appearing on behalf of S.S.A. Frederic Whitehurst.)
#2(Janet M. Moxham, CSR no. 4855, official reporter.)
#3(Christine M. Olson, CSR no. 2378, official reporter.)
#4(The following proceedings were held in open court, out of the presence of the jury:)
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procedural
Key Quotes (1)
Court Reporter (marker)
The following proceedings were held in open court, out of the presence of the jury.
Confirms this is a sidebar-style hearing on a sensitive matter before the jury is brought in.
Notable Exchanges (1)
Stephen M. Kohn•Court
Kohn appears specifically to represent SSA Frederic Whitehurst, suggesting Whitehurst required independent counsel separate from both prosecution and defense — a signal of his status as a whistleblower navigating institutional pressures.