Grand Jury Subpoena and Related Correspondence, July 2019

DOCUMENT PACKAGE CONTENTS:

1. COVER PAGE (First Page) Handwritten notes indicating location as "Astoria, Queens" with references to "Cell" number and "Address" information, partially redacted.

2. CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST LETTER (July 5, 2019)

Content: The letter advises the recipient that an accompanying grand jury subpoena has been issued in connection with an official criminal investigation of a suspected felony being conducted by a federal grand jury. The Government requests that the recipient voluntarily refrain from disclosing the existence of the subpoena to any third party to preserve confidentiality of the investigation. The letter notes that disclosure might interfere with and impede the investigation. Recipients are requested to notify the Assistant U.S. Attorney before disclosing to any third party.

3. GRAND JURY SUBPOENA Issued: July 5, 2019 Jurisdiction: United States District Court, Southern District of New York Venue: United States Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, Room 220, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York

Appearance Requirements: - Date: July 24, 2019 - Time: 10:00 a.m. - Purpose: To testify and give evidence regarding alleged violations

Statutory References: 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591, 2421, 2422, 2423, 371

Statute Details: - 18 U.S.C. § 1591: Sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion - 18 U.S.C. § 2421: Transportation of minors for prostitution - 18 U.S.C. § 2422: Coercion and enticement - 18 U.S.C. § 2423: Transportation of minors - 18 U.S.C. § 371: Conspiracy

Directives: The subpoena commands the recipient to appear and attend before the Grand Jury and to bring with them and produce items specified in the attached Advice of Rights. Failure to comply constitutes contempt of court and subjects the recipient to civil sanctions and criminal penalties.

Signed by: Geoffrey S. Berman, Assistant United States Attorneys One St. Andrew's Plaza, New York, NY 10007

4. ADVICE OF RIGHTS The document outlines four key rights for grand jury witnesses:

1. Right to refuse to answer any question if a truthful answer would tend to incriminate the witness

2. Warning that anything said may be used against the witness by the grand jury or in subsequent legal proceedings

3. Right to consult with a lawyer (if one is present) during reasonable breaks from grand jury proceedings

4. Right to request appointment of counsel if indigent, subject to decision by United States Magistrate Judge

5. ADDITIONAL PAGES Pages 2-9 are entirely redacted or blank (black pages)

6. IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT (Final Page) A DMV or identification document image from New York State (ejustice.ny.gov) dated 6/5/2019, heavily redacted with black boxes covering identifying information and photograph.

Names mentioned: - Geoffrey S. Berman — Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, signed the subpoena and confidentiality letter