Opinion
5:20-cr-00032-KDB-DSC
07-28-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Abby Leigh Hatcher Defendant
ORDER
David S. Cayer United States Magistrate Judge
Pursuant to Rule 5(f) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Court confirms the obligation of the Government to disclose to the defendant all exculpatory evidence that is, evidence that favors the defendant or casts doubt on the case brought by the Government under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny, and ORDERS the Government to comply with this obligation. The Government is advised that failure to disclose exculpatory evidence in a timely manner may result in the exclusion of evidence, dismissal of charges, contempt proceedings, disciplinary actions, or other sanctions, as may be appropriate.
It is so ordered.