Release of Materials in Ongoing Judicial Investigation

Pursuant to Judge Newman’s request under Rule 23(b)(7) and pursuant to Rule 23(b)(8), the materials below are being released.  Judge Newman has also requested public release of the transcript of the oral argument held on July 13, 2023.  The Committee is prepared to release that transcript, but has been waiting for proposed redactions from Judge Newman since July 27.  Once Judge Newman proposes any redactions or confirms that she has none, the transcript will be released promptly.

Prior documents in this matter can be found on the court’s website. Neither the Judicial Council, Special Committee, nor the court are providing any additional statement at this time.