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From: Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov>
Date: Thu, Dec 6, 2018 at 5:27 PM
Subject: RE: request
To: Susan Edelman <sedelman@nypost.com>
Hi Sue,
Regarding your first question: pursuant to Civil Rights Law§ 50-b, our office's practice in appellate sex
crimes matters is to file documents under seal. This is not particular to People v. Epstein; it is routine
across our appellate filings. My understanding is that it is also the Appellate Division's (the court's)
practice to maintain such seal.
That being said, I have discussed your second question with our attorneys. If the Post petitions the
court, and the court asks the People for our positon, we will not oppose the petition for a redacted brief.
Thanks.
Danny Frost
Director of Communications
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
212-335-9400 // @ManhattanDA
From: Susan Edelman [mailto:sedelman@nypost.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:12 AM
To: Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov>
Subject: Re: request
Hi Dan,
Please explain why the DA's office didn't file a redacted brief, but rather covered up all the facts.
If we filed a petition for a redacted brief, would the DA's office fight it or cooperate?
Thank you,
Sue
Susan Edelman
Reporter
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
917-584-7675
sedelman@nypost.com
On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 3:45 PM Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov> wrote:
Hi Sue - the document was filed under seal. I cannot violate the seal and provide it to you.
(off the record please) You may wish to petition the court, or have the Post's lawyer send our lawyers
something. We've reached the end of me being able to help - it's sealed.
Danny Frost
Director of Communications
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
212-335-9400 // @ManhattanDA
From: Susan Edelman [mailto:sedelman@nypost.com)
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 3:06 PM
To: Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov>
Subject: Re: request
Right, but the law allows for the redaction of victim names. Where does it say the whole document is
denied?
Susan Edelman
Reporter
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
917-584-7675
sedelman@nypost.com
On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 3:02 PM Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov> wrote:
Hi Sue - this is prescribed by Civil Rights Law§ 50-b.
Danny Frost
Director of Communications
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
212-335-9400 // @ManhattanDA
From: Susan Edelman [mailto:sedelman@nypost.com1
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 2:58 PM
To: Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov>
Subject: Re: request
Hi Dan,
So it was a unilateral decision by the DA to seal the document?
There was no hearing or opportunity to object?
Thank you,
Sue
Susan Edelman
Reporter
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
917-584-7675
sedelman@nypost.com
On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 2:55 PM Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov> wrote:
Hi Sue -we do not have a court order; rather, we are bound by the Civil Rights statute cited on the
cover page. Thanks.
Danny Frost
Director of Communications
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
212-335-9400 // @Manhattan DA
From: Susan Edelman [mailto:sedelman@nypost.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 1:47 PM
To: Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov>
Subject: Re: request
Thanks,, Is there a specific date?
Do you have a court order sealing the document?
Susan Edelman
Reporter
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
917-584-7675
sedelman@nypost.com
On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 1:44 PM Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov> wrote:
August 2011
Danny Frost
Director of Communications
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
212-335-9400 // @Manhattan DA
From: Susan Edelman [mailto:sedelman@nypost.com)
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 1:38 PM
To: Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov>
Subject: Re: request
P.S. What is the date of this document?
Susan Edelman
Reporter
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
917-584-7675
sedelman@nypost.com
On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 1:02 PM Susan Edelman <sedelman@nypost.com> wrote:
Thanks, Danny,
Is there a judge's order sealing this document?
Or is it just stated by the DA's office.
It's unclear on this cover page.
Sue
Susan Edelman
Reporter
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
917-584-7675
sedelman@nypost.com
On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 12:55 PM Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov> wrote:
Attached, thanks.
Danny Frost
Director of Communications
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr.
212-335-9400 // @ManhattanDA
From: Susan Edelman [mailto:sedelman@nypost.com j
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 12:41 PM
To: Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov>
Subject: Re: request
Hi Dan,
It's for my information -- not publication.
Thanks much,
Sue
Susan Edelman
Reporter
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
917-584-7675
sedelman@nypost.com
On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 12:38 PM Frost, Danny <frostd@dany.nyc.gov> wrote:
Hi Sue - would I be sending the cover page for publication, or for your information? I am happy to send
it to you not-for-publication, but if you intend to publish it, I need to check with our lawyers. Thanks.