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In Deciding Ncb’s Motions To Dismiss The Ashton And Burnett Complaints
document In deciding NCB’s motions to dismiss the Ashton and Burnett complaints House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
the Court ruled that NCB’s status as a foreign sovereign for purposes of immunity under the FSIA was unclear. It also questioned whether it had personal jurisdiction over NCB. The Court ordered limited jurisdictional discovery on both issues. Terrorist Attacks I
In Reaching This Conclusion
document In reaching this conclusion House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
the Court did not consider the supplemental material that the Burnett and Federal Plaintiffs submitted in opposition to Mr. Jalaidan’s motions to dismiss. (See Letter from Sean P. Carter to Court of June 23
Text 001 House Oversight 028413
document TEXT-001-HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028413.txt House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
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These Allegations And Al Qaeda’s Notorious Nature Make Plain The District Court’s Failure To Draw A Reasonable Inference That The Defendants Had The Requisite Mental State Of Knowingly Or Recklessly Advancing The Efforts Of A Terrorist Organization
document These allegations and al-Qaeda’s notorious nature make plain the district court’s failure to draw a reasonable inference that the defendants had the requisite mental state of knowingly or recklessly advancing the efforts of a terrorist organization House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
where the pleadings contained detailed allegations that they provided material support to al-Qaeda. A stark example is the district court’s failure to infer that Al Rajhi Bank knew or had reason to know that it was providing financial services to al-Qaeda
Id. At 239 (Emphasis Added). The Court’s “More Likely Than Not” And “Reasonable Trier Of Fact” Requirements Are Inconsistent With Iqbal/ Twombly
document Id. at 239 (emphasis added). The court’s “more likely than not” and “reasonable trier of fact” requirements are inconsistent with Iqbal/ Twombly House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
which only require that a plaintiff plead facts that permit “the court to draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable for the misconduct alleged.” Iqbal
The Court Should Reverse The Dismissals Of Three Defendants The Saudi Joint Relief Committee And Saudi Red Crescent Society (Collectively
document The Court should reverse the dismissals of three defendants -- the Saudi Joint Relief Committee and Saudi Red Crescent Society (collectively House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
“Sovereign Defendants”) and National Commercial Bank (“NCB”) -- and remand for jurisdictional discovery on the basis of this Court’s recent *152 holding in Doe v. Bin Laden
The Court Dismissed Approximately 20 Defendants Pursuant To Rule 12(B)(6)
document The court dismissed approximately 20 defendants pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
only five of which are the subject of this appeal. The district court also granted motions to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(2) filed by approximately 60 defendants
All First Year Law Students At Yale Are Required To Participate In A Moot Court Competition. My Opponent Was A Classmate Named Taft
document All first year law students at Yale are required to participate in a moot court competition. My opponent was a classmate named Taft House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
one of whose ancestors was the President of the United States and the Chief Justice; another a senator from Ohio and the third the mayor of Cincinnati. It is fair to say at that time that Taft was one of the most prominent names in America. My mother was convinced that I couldn...
In The Coming Pages I Will Describe A Series Of Pornography Cases I Have Litigated. In Several Of Them
document In the coming pages I will describe a series of pornography cases I have litigated. In several of them House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
those advocating censorship have cited a state supreme court that held that “Holmes’ aphorism . . . applies with equal force to pornography.” Another court analogized “picketing . . . in support of a secondary boycott” to shouting “Fire!” because in both instances “speech and con...
In Those Days
document In those days House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute could be brought in front of a three judge district court with the right to appeal its ruling directly to the Supreme Court. The criteria for bringing such a challenge
Of Necessity The Stanley Court Held That Obscenity Presented No Clear And Present Danger To The Adult Viewer
document Of necessity the Stanley court held that obscenity presented no clear and present danger to the adult viewer House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
or to the public as a result of his exposure. Obscenity may be offensive; it is not per se harmful. Had the Court considered obscenity harmful as such
It Was The First Time In History That A Court—Any Court—Had Ruled That The Government Had No Power To Ban Or Prosecute An “Obscene” Film That Was Shown To The Public In A Theater. I Had Achieved A Total Victory Not Only For My Client
document It was the first time in history that a court—any court—had ruled that the government had no power to ban or prosecute an “obscene” film that was shown to the public in a theater. I had achieved a total victory not only for my client House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
but for my novel approach to offensiveness under the First Amendment. It was a heck of a way to begin my career as a lawyer. The victory would
A Few Months Later The Supreme Court Rendered A 5 To 3 Decision In The I Am Curious Yellow Case That Did Not Reach The Broad Issue Decided By The District Court (Nor Did It Mention Bear Baiting); Instead
document A few months later the Supreme Court rendered a 5 to 3 decision in the I Am Curious Yellow case that did not reach the broad issue decided by the district court (nor did it mention bear-baiting); instead House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
it decided the case on a narrow procedural ground. We eventually settled the case to the advantage of the defendants. The film was shown throughout the country and no one went to prison. Judge Aldrich’s opinion
I Explained That No One Has Ever Suggested That The Brother Specifically Intended To Kill The Lyons’ Family. Indeed
document I explained that no one has ever suggested that the brother specifically intended to kill the Lyons’ family. Indeed House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
it was clear from the record that they specifically intended not to kill and that Gary and Randy had to trick the brothers into going for water before opening fire. I also pointed to a finding by the Arizona Supreme Court that the murder of the Lyons’ family was not part of the...
The Court’s Decision Was Roundly Criticized By Many Feminists
document The court’s decision was roundly criticized by many feminists House Oversight Committee — Epstein Estate Records (Nov 2025)
on the ground that allowing the defense to have access to the complainant’s psychiatric records would discourage complainants from coming forward. The court was sensitive to this concern and said the following:
