Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
possible
Date
2019-07-23
Document Type
legal filing
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:44
Summary
This document is a Grand Jury Subpoena issued by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to Denise Johannes, requesting records related to Maple, Inc. and Laurel, Inc. The subpoena is part of a criminal investigation into potential violations of sex trafficking and conspiracy laws.
Metadata
- Subject
- Grand Jury Subpoena
- Sender
- GEOFFREY S. BERMAN, United States Attorney
- Recipients
- Denise Johannes, Director, Corporations and Trademarks, Office of the Lt. Governor
- Document ID
- EFTA00079998
- Date
- 2019-07-23
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- The subpoena is related to a criminal investigation involving potential violations of sex trafficking and conspiracy laws.
- Categories
- Sex traffickingConspiracy
- Content Type
- first_hand
Evidence:
- The subpoena references 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 (Conspiracy), 1591 (Sex Trafficking), 1594(c) (Sex Trafficking), 2422(b) (Coercion and Enticement)
Blackmail Indicators
- Likelihood
- possible
- Description
- The request to refrain from disclosing the subpoena's existence could be interpreted as a pressure tactic to maintain secrecy and prevent interference with the investigation.
Relationships 3
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY S. BERMAN | Legal | Denise Johannes | United States Attorney issuing a Grand Jury Subpoena to Denise Johannes |
| Maple, Inc. | Location | 9100 Havensight, Port of Sales, Suite 15/16, St. Thomas 00802, Virgin Islands, U.S. | Business address of Maple, Inc. |
| Laurel, Inc. | Location | 9100 Havensight, Port of Sales, Suite 15/16, St. Thomas 00802, Virgin Islands, U.S. | Business address of Laurel, Inc. |
Notable Quotes 2
Please be advised that the accompanying grand jury subpoena has been issued in connection with an official criminal investigation of a suspected felony being conducted by a federal grand jury.
Failure to attend and produce any items hereby demanded will constitute contempt of court and will subject you to civil sanctions and criminal penalties, in addition to other penalties of the Law.
Red Flags 1
- The request to voluntarily refrain from disclosing the existence of the subpoena to any third party, which could be seen as an attempt to control information flow.
Public Knowledge
- Context
- Grand jury subpoenas related to potential sex trafficking and conspiracy are generally of high public interest.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Legal Compliance
- Potential violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 1591, 1594(c), 2422(b)
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Legal matters/litigationFinancial transactions/money flowIllegal activities
People 2
Organizations 6
U.S. Department of JusticeUnited States Attorney, Southern District of New YorkOffice of the Lt. GovernorFederal Bureau of InvestigationMaple, Inc.Laurel, Inc.
Locations 5
Southern District of New YorkNew York, New York52E-1 Estate Thomas, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I 008029100 Havensight, Port of Sales, Suite 15/16, St. Thomas 00802, Virgin Islands, U.S.26 Federal Plaza, Squad C-40, New York, NY 10278
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Formal, legal
- Purpose
- To issue a Grand Jury Subpoena to Denise Johannes for records related to Maple, Inc. and Laurel, Inc.
- Significance
- This document indicates a criminal investigation is underway, potentially involving Maple, Inc. and Laurel, Inc., related to violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 1591, 1594(c), 2422(b).
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA00079998.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_9
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:44:21.496488
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ