Miles Guo Court Documents · Doc 381

摘要

Order · Reconsideration of Expert Witness Exclusion

This 17-page order, signed by United States District Judge Analisa Torres, addresses Mr. Guo's motion (Def. Mot., ECF No. 364, case-doc-364; Def. Mem., ECF No. 365) for reconsideration of the Court's May 16, 2024 order (the "Order," ECF No. 338) that had granted in part the government's motion to exclude and limit the testimony of Mr. Guo's expert witnesses in United States v. Miles Guo, 23 Cr. 118 (AT).

Three Experts at Issue

The order addresses the testimony of three defense experts and rules:

1. Raymond Dragon (valuation expert): Motion to permit testimony about two additional methods of valuation is DENIED;
2. Paul Doran (CCP expert): Motion to permit testimony is GRANTED only as to:
- The CCP's opposition to specific political causes for which Guo has publicly advocated;
- The "secret, extra-legal Chinese police station" identified in New York City;
- Otherwise the motion is DENIED;
3. Thomas Bishop (accounting expert): May testify about the Himalaya Exchange redemptions only as a summary witness.

Legal Standard Recited

The order applies the standards of:

• Local Criminal Rule 49.1(d): Permits a party to file a motion for reconsideration; the moving party must identify matters or controlling decisions overlooked by the Court;
• Daubert / Federal Rule of Evidence 702: For admissibility of expert testimony.