United States v. Shakir

MEMORANDUM

JOHN T. NIXON, District Judge.

Pending before the Court are three motions filed separately by defendants Eben Payne, Donnell Young, and Jamal Shakir. (Docs. No. 739, 865, 868.) The motions concern defendants’ requests for what they term “pre-authorization discovery,” namely, discovery which the defendants argue they need so that they can present mitigating evidence to the United States Attorney in accordance with the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) “Death Penalty Protocol.” The government has filed a Response in opposition to all motions. (Docs. No. 768, 905.)

Also pending is Defendant…