United States v. Bertram

OPINION

Gregory F. Van Tatenhove, United States District Judge ■

This case presents a recurring evidentia-ry concern in an age of advancing technology; Simply put, may emails be authenticated under the Federal Rules of Evidence by someone other than the sender or recipient? This Court answered “yes” to that question on' several occasions throughout the course of trial. What follows is a more detailed articulation of the reasons why, as a supplement to the Court’s rulings from the bench. Also addressed is one of the more frequently used substantive grounds for admission — co-conspirator…