Argued evidentiary issues concerning proposed defense exhibits and their probative value. [1]
Defense· Defense
Alexandra A.E. Shapiro
Attorney who represented Sean Combs in the federal criminal case.
Appeared2025 Federal Trial
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Alexandra A.E. Shapiro served as defense trial counsel and argued evidentiary issues during the government's case. On Day 4, she addressed the relevance of a proposed victim-character trait in an admissibility dispute.
Her evidentiary work included a Day 17 dispute over the defense's proposed use of a video during cross-examination, when the court questioned when the defense had obtained it. On Day 20, she argued for proposed defense exhibits concerning two projects. The court excluded two exhibits under Rule 403 while permitting questioning about the underlying events, and ruled that two other exhibits could be admitted if offered at the appropriate time.
Shapiro also raised defense positions on a proposed summary exhibit at the final-instruction conference, including its characterization and Rule 1006 treatment. The court and government discussed neutral labeling for third parties and possible revisions to the exhibit.
Key Points
On Day 4, Shapiro argued the relevance of a proposed victim-character trait in an admissibility dispute. [1]
On Day 20, the court excluded two proposed defense exhibits under Rule 403 while allowing questioning about the underlying events, and ruled that two other exhibits could be admitted if offered at the appropriate time. [1]
On Day 17, Shapiro's proposed use of a video during cross-examination prompted a dispute over disclosure timing and potential prejudice. [1]
At the final-instruction conference, Shapiro objected to the characterization of a summary exhibit and sought more neutral labeling for third parties. [1]
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Alexandra A.E. Shapiro served as defense trial counsel, advancing evidentiary positions on proposed exhibits, disclosure, and a summary exhibit during the government's case and final-instruction conference.
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