Date: December 15, 1995
Matter: People v. █████████████
Upon review of evidence presented in camera and consultation with federal authorities, this Court finds that extraordinary circumstances warrant the sealing of witness testimony and the authorization of extended protective measures.
The witness known as ███████████ has provided testimony describing ongoing criminal conspiracy involving ritual murder and the systematic targeting of community members. The specificity and correlation of this testimony with physical evidence suggests credible knowledge of criminal activity.
Judicial Finding: Witness credibility established through polygraph examination and independent corroboration. Testimony sealed to protect ongoing federal investigation and witness safety.
Court Reporter: M. Chen - Certified Shorthand Reporter #4471
THE COURT: You understand you are under oath?
WITNESS: Yes, Your Honor.
PROSECUTOR: Can you describe what you observed on November 30, 1995?
WITNESS: I was photographing wildlife near Bear Creek when I heard voices. I saw a man setting up cameras and lighting equipment in a clearing. There were... there were ritual items arranged in a circle.
PROSECUTOR: Did you recognize this individual?
WITNESS: ████████████████████████
Court Order: Identity of perpetrator sealed pending capture and formal charges. Witness placed in federal protective custody.
"This case represents the most disturbing criminal matter I have encountered in 20 years on the bench. The systematic nature of these crimes and the evidence of long-term planning suggests a level of criminal sophistication that requires extraordinary judicial response."
"The witness testimony, while credible, describes a level of criminal activity that challenges belief. However, the physical evidence corroboration leaves no doubt about the veracity of these accounts."
"I am sealing these proceedings not only to protect the witness, but to prevent public panic that could compromise law enforcement efforts."
1995-12-15 - In camera proceedings conducted, testimony sealed
1996-01-15 - Case files transferred to federal jurisdiction
2010-07-25 - Sealed documents reviewed under federal court order
2010-07-28 - Witness protection status confirmed active
⚠️ These proceedings remain under judicial seal ⚠️
Superior Court Clerk: ██████