Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
possible
Date
2019-06-24
Document Type
Legal Filing
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:44
Summary
This document is a Grand Jury Subpoena issued to Amazon.com, Inc. by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, compelling them to provide records related to specific email addresses and addresses in connection with a criminal investigation involving potential violations of laws related to sex trafficking and child exploitation. A non-disclosure order prevents Amazon from notifying the account holders about the subpoena.
Metadata
- Subject
- Grand Jury Subpoena to Amazon.com, Inc.
- Sender
- GEOFFREY S. BERMAN, United States Attorney
- Recipients
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- Document ID
- USAO Reference No. 2018R01618, 19MAG 589 6
- Date
- 2019-06-24
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- The document indicates a criminal investigation into potential violations of laws related to sex trafficking and child exploitation, based on the email addresses and locations listed in the subpoena.
- Categories
- Human TraffickingChild Exploitation
- Content Type
- first_hand
Evidence:
- The subpoena references 18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 1591, 1594(c), 2422(b), which relate to conspiracy, sex trafficking, and child exploitation.
Blackmail Indicators
- Likelihood
- possible
- Description
- The non-disclosure order could potentially be used to conceal illegal activities and prevent individuals from becoming aware of the investigation.
Relationships 2
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY S. BERMAN | Legal | Amazon.com, Inc. | United States Attorney issuing a Grand Jury Subpoena to Amazon.com, Inc. |
| SARAH NETBURN | Legal | United States Magistrate Judge | United States Magistrate Judge signing the Non-Disclosure Order |
Notable Quotes 2
Pursuant to the accompanying non-disclosure order issued under 18 U.S.C. § 2705(b), you are prohibited from notifying any subscriber or other third-party of the existence of this subpoena for a period of 365 days from the date of the order.
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 2
- The subpoena is related to potential violations of laws concerning child exploitation and human trafficking.
- The non-disclosure order prevents Amazon from notifying the account holders about the subpoena.
Public Knowledge
- Context
- The document is part of a legal investigation and could be of interest to the media if the investigation involves high-profile individuals or organizations.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Legal Compliance
- Potential violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 1591, 1594(c), 2422(b) related to child exploitation and human trafficking.
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Legal matters/litigationIllegal activities
People 2
Organizations 7
U.S. Department of JusticeUnited States AttorneySouthern District of New YorkAmazon.com, Inc.Corporation Service CompanyUnited States CourthouseChild Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force
Locations 8
New York, New YorkThe Silvio J. Moiler BuildingOne Saint Andrew's Plaza300 Deschutes Way SW, Suite 304, Tumwater, WA 9850140 Foley Square, Room 220, Borough of Manhattan, City of New YorkPalm Beach, Florida 334809 East 71" Street, New York, NY 1002149 Zorro Ranch Road, Stanley, New Mexico, 87056
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Formal, legal
- Purpose
- To issue a Grand Jury Subpoena to Amazon.com, Inc. for records related to an official criminal investigation.
- Significance
- The document is a legal order compelling Amazon.com, Inc. to provide records related to specific email addresses and addresses, suggesting an investigation into the activities associated with those accounts.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA00081990.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_9
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:44:26.755588
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ