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PM Hon. Gaston Browne (photo by iWitness News)
In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman has lifted a temporary hold on subpoenas related to the ongoing allegations against Gaston Browne and his family.
This decision allows for the production of records from wire transfer clearing houses that are being investigated.
The ruling came after Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov, the applicant, requested that the court remove the stay to expedite the discovery process. Judge Furman acknowledged the applicant’s concerns about unnecessary delays and determined that a balance needed to be struck between the applicant’s interests and the privacy claims raised by the intervenors, which include Browne and his associated entities.
To address these privacy concerns, the court has mandated that any responses to the subpoenas will be protected under a confidentiality order requiring that the information be classified as “Attorneys-Eyes-Only.”
This means that the details will remain confidential until further court orders are issued. Additionally, if any motions to quash the subpoenas are granted later on, the sensitive information must be destroyed.
The judge has directed both parties to collaborate and submit a proposed protective order by April 25, 2025, ensuring that there is a framework in place to safeguard the privacy interests of the intervenors.
Judge Order reads as follows:
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: [38] Response in Opposition to Motion,, filed by Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov. ENDORSEMENT : Upon review of the parties’ letters, the Court concludes that the proper way to balance Applicant’s interest in avoiding unnecessary delay and Movants’ privacy interests is to lift the stay and require production subject to a protective order providing that any responses to the Subpoenas are to be held on an Attorneys-Eyes-Only basis until further order of the Court and are to be destroyed to the extent that the Court grants a motion to quash. Applicant and Movants shall confer and, no later than April 25, 2025, file a proposed protective order. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 4/22/25) (yv)
Well well well
Hon Asot will soon rest in peace
Every dog has its day.
Why are you looking like a worried man? Mr Brown, after all you have nothing to hide..right?… Or do you!!
The boii in some hot water
Asot Michael should be alive to see this.
I hope there’s no there THERE!
A man is innocent until.privem guilty. I pray my PM gets vindicated as he should.
I totally agree.
If you’re so”transparent,” have nothing to hide, why prolong this wastage of public funds , Mr 700 million US man? Asot questioned the legitimacy of your wealth and,he’s dead. How much longer must you be allowed to dirty Antigua and Barbuda’s name?
I hope they bury him under the jail.
Is awesome that sell him out in America. That is why they kill him.. but it was already out
Really?
Staying in my lane
Well well indeed. Uncle gass sorted
I remember when Gaston Browne mother use to steal bread from Omaha bakery. Now he goes beyond. It all started from the beginning
Born Antiguan: The PM should not fear any negative consequences, he has always maintained that his government is the most transparent government. Let the people see. All good things must come to an end.
The proud arrogance of Gaston Browne lead to his downfall. RIP Gaston greedy Browne. Yo you and your family cursed.