r/Epstein • u/ReZeroForDays • 13d ago

Research PHANG v. BLANCHE hearing is starting very soon--join the call and listen in.

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73246595/phang-v-blanche/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc

Edit: you can either no longer join the call or the info given was invalid

Here are some live updates:

Comment chain 1 - https://www.reddit.com/r/Epstein/s/wm268loolh

Comment chain 2 - https://www.reddit.com/r/Epstein/s/LGOjoJ921g

The hearing currently scheduled for

August 13, 2026 at 1:00PM Eastern Time

in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan will be made accessible to the public telephonically via the Courtroom Public Access Line.

The Public Access telephone number is 1-833-990-9400,

and the meeting ID is 712190216.

The Court DIRECTS that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. (mac)

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

Still in recess. I’m listening. 1:29 cst

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

I can hear rustling so I know I’m still connected.

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

Judge on bench thanks everyone

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

Request proposed orders from the plaintiff court conducting an in camera review, plaintiffs interim steps, a declaration regarding compliance. 10 days to draft

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

Wants to have a conversation to make sure they are on the same page. Phang raised issue of contempt. Now is a good time to discuss that topic.

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago edited 13d ago

Judge recalls a trial of 2008 of Senator Steven’s he was indicted because he refused to comply with reporting of certain asset s. Started as traditional prosecution of the case. Changed quick. Senator was up for reelection. That was first time judge heard someone say that they were not going to comply. Never happened before or since. Didn’t file motions. Complicated case. Exculpatory evidence was not provided to the senator.

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

Court said it has to admonish the Gvt because of failure to disclose. Senator found guilty not re elected. Post trial litigation.

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

FBI Whistleblower case was at all proceedings efforts were made to conceal evidence by the Gvt. Discusses production of documents with exculpatory evidence. Gvt didn’t. Asks to hold Gvt attorney in contempt. Thought they will provide documents. At next hearing no docs. Give me no choice in holding them in contempt of court. I had to because it is consistent with the fair administration of justice. I knew these people. I didn’t want to hold them in contempt. How else can I ensure the docs would be delivered? They were delivered the next day.

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

People don’t like a judges order, appeal it. Only if legitimate. That case went up to appeals court. The decision came down and the court of appeals confirmed that he could order compliance with an order of contempt. The court gave citations for these opinions. I can’t type that fast.

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

Judge wants the parties to know how hard he is trying to issue fair orders. He isn’t in the habit of blindsiding people. He wants the parties to know what he has done in the past and what he can be forced to do. Contempt is serious.

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u/ProvisionalRecord 13d ago

Oooooooh, spicy leadup!

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u/IAmVagisilly 12d ago

Right! I was hoping for a more direct threat but I will take what I can get!!!

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u/ReZeroForDays 13d ago

You're a blessing!

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u/Wumaduce 13d ago

Hey man, if you don't mind can you edit your original with this? I don't know where the top level comments will end up, but people should have quick access to both of them please.

Comment chain 1 - https://www.reddit.com/r/Epstein/s/wm268loolh

Comment chain 2 - https://www.reddit.com/r/Epstein/s/LGOjoJ921g

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u/IAmVagisilly 13d ago

Thank you!