The court addresses motions related to the use of pseudonyms for certain witnesses and victims in a high-profile case involving allegations of sexual abuse. The government requests that certain individuals be referred to by pseudonyms to protect their privacy and prevent harassment. The court grants this request, emphasizing the need to protect victims' dignity and privacy under the Crime Victims Rights Act. The court also discusses the balance between protecting victims' identities and the defendant's right to cross-examine witnesses. The ruling includes instructions for the parties to propose a limiting instruction and manage the logistics of redacting identifying information in exhibits.
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