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evidenceevidencedocument2015 Federal TrialMr. Vakhabov's interview statementThe judge explained that Vakhabov had indicated he would invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege, making him unavailable for live testimony but not preventing his statement from being read. The judge cautioned that FBI interview reports summarize statements rather than necessarily transcribing them verbatim.
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Mr. Vakhabov's interview statement

The judge explained that Vakhabov had indicated he would invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege, making him unavailable for live testimony but not preventing his statement from being read. The judge cautioned that FBI interview reports summarize statements rather than necessarily transcribing them verbatim.

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The statement substituted for Vakhabov's live testimony, and the judge instructed jurors to consider the interview summary's lack of an oath, independent verification, courtroom observation, and cross-examination when assessing reliability.

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