{"id":239627,"date":"2025-06-04T14:43:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T18:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=239627"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:23:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:23:58","slug":"u-s-court-quashes-all-subpoenas-in-so-called-corruption-discovery-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/u-s-court-quashes-all-subpoenas-in-so-called-corruption-discovery-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Court Quashes All Subpoenas in So-Called \u201cCorruption Discovery\u201d Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-2432074878\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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Minister Browne, his family, and Government officials \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-to-celebrate-9th-annual-centenarian-week\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> welcomes today\u2019s decision of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, which quashed every subpoena issued at the request of Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov\u2014daughter of the sanctioned Russian national who owned the super-yacht Alfa Nero\u2014against Prime Minister Gaston Browne, members of his family, senior Government officers, and several private companies.<\/p><div id=\"antig-491141080\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/16cceddb-da5a-439f-8675-6fcc68a7421e.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/16cceddb-da5a-439f-8675-6fcc68a7421e.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1600\" height=\"800\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In a detailed Memorandum Opinion and Order, Judge Jesse M. Furman held that the applicant \u201cfailed to meet the statutory requirements for relief\u201d under 28 U.S.C. \u00a7 1782. As a result, the Court:<\/p><div id=\"antig-384159658\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quashed the subpoenas in their entirety;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacated its earlier ex parte order that had authorised the subpoenas; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directed the applicant\u2019s counsel to arrange the prompt destruction of any material already produced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ruling confirms what the Government has said from the outset: the application had no merit, no legal foundation, and no legitimate purpose. It was a fishing expedition aimed at harassing the Government of<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-to-celebrate-9th-annual-centenarian-week\/?swcfpc=1\"> Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong>, its Prime Minister, and others through false and malicious allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Gaston Browne stated: \u201cToday\u2019s decision is complete vindication. The Court has confirmed that these subpoenas were never justified. We will always defend the integrity of our institutions and the good name of those who serve them.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"antig-2381981593\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Attorney-General Sir Steadroy Benjamin added: \u201cThe Court\u2019s order speaks for itself: the applicant could not satisfy even the basic legal threshold. We trust this outcome will deter any future attempts to weaponise foreign court processes against Antigua and Barbuda.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of Antigua and Barbuda remains firmly committed to transparency, the rule of law, and the highest standards of public accountability. 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