White Tab 003 ▸ Entry — WT-105A Discovery Packet (Unit F1 Media & Affidavit Collection)¶
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Facts & source pinpoints only. No strategy, no argument, no legal opinions. All quotations are "as reported" unless exact text appears in a cited source.
A) Source Context & Scope (facts-only)¶
- Parent tracker: WT-003 — Document Collection / Discovery Tracker (icon Gear).
- This nested page covers: WT-105A — Unit F1 Media & Affidavit Packet (Facts-Only A-Tab).
- Purpose: Translate WT-105A's media placeholders and affidavit scaffolds into concrete discovery tasks, deadlines, and status tracking for the Unit F1 (100 Freeman St.) evidence collection.
Icon discipline: all WT-003 entries use Gear; the parent WT-105A evidence packet uses Paperclip.
B) Collection Background (facts-only summary)¶
Property context: Unit F1 at 100 Freeman St., Brooklyn, NY — the alternative housing unit offered to Christian Gray in late 2019 as documented in WT-105 — Alternative Housing Offer.
Media to collect (from WT-105A placeholders):
| Item ID | Description | Source Custodian | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEM-VID-001 | Video recorded during F1 demolition tour | Nicholas Lemons | .mov / .mp4 |
| LEM-PHO-001 | Photo 1 — F1 demolition conditions | Nicholas Lemons | .heic / .jpg |
| LEM-PHO-002 | Photo 2 — F1 demolition conditions | Nicholas Lemons | .heic / .jpg |
| LEM-PHO-003 | Photo 3 — F1 demolition conditions | Nicholas Lemons | .heic / .jpg |
Affidavits to collect (from WT-105A scaffolds):
| Item ID | Declarant | Scope | Exhibits Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAUCH-AFF-001 | Christopher Kauch (a/k/a Chris Love) | First-hand observations of F1 conditions; complaints; buyout | TBD |
| FESEL-AFF-001 | Jason Fesel | First-hand observations; reported health impacts; settlement context | TBD (limited auth. via counsel) |
| LEMONS-AFF-001 | Nicholas Lemons | Media authentication; first-hand observations during tour | LEM-VID-001, LEM-PHO-001-003 |
F1 Pattern Sequence (WT-004 Chain D):
- Kauch/Love — complaints & buyout
- Offer to Christian Gray (declined per WT-105)
- Fesel — reported health impacts & settlement context
- Lemons — demolition-time media (3 photos + 1 video)
C) Custodian Map (who holds what)¶
| Custodian | Likely Records Held | Discovery Vehicle | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Lemons | Original media (3 photos + 1 video); first-hand account | 105A-REQ-LEMONS-01 | P1 (30d) |
| Christopher Kauch (a/k/a Chris Love) | Any contemporaneous documentation; first-hand account | 105A-REQ-KAUCH-01 | P1 (30d) |
| Jason Fesel / Counsel (Margaret B. Sandercock, Esq.) | Settlement-related docs (limited auth.); medical records (if authorized) | 105A-REQ-FESEL-01 | P1 (30d) |
| American Package Co. / Martin Kofman (landlord) | F1 renovation records; permits; contractor files; lease records for F1 occupants | 105A-RFP-LANDLORD-01 | P2 (60d) |
| NYC DOB / HPD | Permits; violations; complaints for 100 Freeman St. Unit F1 | 105A-REQ-DOB-01 / HPD-01 | P2 (60d) |
| Violet Lauten (building manager/tour guide) | Any communications re F1 showings; context for Lemons tour | 105A-REQ-LAUTEN-01 | P3 (90d) |
D) Priority 1 — Critical Media & Affidavit Collection (Target: 30 days)¶
1) Lemons Media Originals — 105A-REQ-LEMONS-01¶
Requested items: - LEM-VID-001: Original video file (native .mov/.mp4) with full metadata - LEM-PHO-001 through LEM-PHO-003: Original photo files (native .heic/.jpg) with full EXIF
ESI specifications: - Native format only (no screenshots or re-encoded versions) - SHA-256 hash manifest at transfer - EXIF extraction: OriginalDateTime, Camera make/model, GPS (if present) - QuickTime extraction for video: creation_time, duration, codec, device
Chain-of-custody requirements: - Document transfer method (AirDrop, USB, cloud share) - Record transfer date/time and parties present - Verify file integrity via hash comparison
2) Lemons Declaration — 105A-AFF-LEMONS-01¶
Scope: First-hand observations during F1 tour; authentication of attached media exhibits (LEM-VID-001, LEM-PHO-001-003).
Template elements (facts-only): - Date and circumstances of tour - Identity of tour guide (Violet Lauten per WT-105A) - Observations of conditions (mold as reported, demolition state) - Authentication of attached exhibits as declarant's original recordings
3) Kauch/Love Declaration — 105A-AFF-KAUCH-01¶
Scope: First-hand observations of F1 conditions during occupancy; complaints to landlord; buyout context.
Template elements (facts-only): - Dates of occupancy at F1 - Specific conditions observed - Communications with landlord/management - Circumstances of departure/buyout
4) Fesel Declaration — 105A-AFF-FESEL-01¶
Scope: First-hand observations; reported health impacts; settlement context.
Coordination requirement: Contact through counsel (Margaret B. Sandercock, Esq.) for: - Limited authorization for any exhibits - Coordination on PII redaction if required - Settlement confidentiality considerations
E) Priority 2 — Supporting Discovery (Target: 60 days)¶
5) Landlord Records — 105A-RFP-LANDLORD-01¶
Requested items: - F1 renovation/remediation records (2018-2020) - Permits and contractor files for F1 work - Lease records for F1 occupants (Kauch, Fesel, others) - Complaints received re F1 conditions - Communications with F1 tenants re conditions/buyouts - Any inspection reports for F1
6) Regulatory Records — 105A-REQ-DOB-01 / HPD-01¶
DOB requests: - Building permits for 100 Freeman St. (2018-2020) - Certificate of Occupancy history - Any violations or complaints for Unit F1
HPD requests: - Housing complaints for 100 Freeman St. Unit F1 - Inspection reports - Violation history
F) Priority 3 — Supplemental Discovery (Target: 90 days)¶
7) Lauten Context — 105A-REQ-LAUTEN-01¶
- Communications re F1 showings to prospective tenants
- Context for statement to Lemons ("thought you were going to live there")
- Any knowledge of F1 conditions during showing period
8) Cross-Witness Corroboration¶
- Any communications between F1 witnesses (Kauch, Fesel, Lemons)
- Contemporaneous text messages, emails, or social media posts re F1 conditions
G) Assignment & Status Grid (routing template)¶
| Task (short name) | Priority | Method | Owner | Status | Target Date | On-Receipt Artifacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemons media originals | P1 | Direct request | Paralegal | Open | +30d | Native files + SHA-256 manifest |
| Lemons declaration | P1 | Affidavit prep | Counsel | Open | +30d | Executed declaration + exhibits |
| Kauch/Love declaration | P1 | Direct request | Counsel | Open | +30d | Executed declaration + exhibits |
| Fesel declaration | P1 | Via counsel | Counsel | Open | +30d | Executed declaration (limited auth.) |
| Landlord F1 records | P2 | RFP | Counsel | Open | +60d | Permits, leases, complaints |
| DOB/HPD records | P2 | FOIL | Paralegal | Open | +60d | Permits, violations, complaints |
| Lauten context | P3 | Interview/request | Paralegal | Open | +90d | Communications, notes |
H) Cross-References (White tabs)¶
- WT-105 — Alternative Housing Offer (Unit F1) — Parent narrative with affidavit templates
- WT-105A — Unit F1 Media & Affidavit Packet — Embed placeholders for collected items
- WT-209 — Christopher Kauch (a/k/a Chris Love) — Witness profile (F1 pattern position 1)
- WT-210 — Jason Fesel — Witness profile (F1 pattern position 3)
- WT-211 — Nicholas Lemons — Witness profile (F1 pattern position 4)
- WT-004 — Evidence Chain Framework → Chain D (Unit F1 Alternative-Housing)
- WT-003 — Master Tracker (this page nested)
I) Bates Plan & Pinpoint Tasks¶
Bates Batches (prefix G21-F1-)
- 105A-BATES-01: Lemons video → G21-F1-VID-000001+
- 105A-BATES-02: Lemons photos → G21-F1-PHO-000001+
- 105A-BATES-03: Kauch/Love declaration + exhibits → G21-F1-AFF-000100+
- 105A-BATES-04: Fesel declaration + exhibits → G21-F1-AFF-000200+
- 105A-BATES-05: Lemons declaration + exhibits → G21-F1-AFF-000300+
- 105A-BATES-06: Landlord F1 records → G21-F1-LL-001000+
- 105A-BATES-07: DOB/HPD records → G21-F1-REG-002000+
Pinpoint Tasks (mechanicals)
- 105A-PIN-WT105-A: Insert WT-105 page anchors for F1 offer context
- 105A-PIN-WT209-A: Insert WT-209 page anchors for Kauch/Love profile
- 105A-PIN-WT210-A: Insert WT-210 page anchors for Fesel profile
- 105A-PIN-WT211-A: Insert WT-211 page anchors for Lemons profile
- 105A-PIN-MEDIA: Insert pins for each embedded media item in WT-105A
J) ESI Protocol — Media Collection Specifications¶
J.1 Video Files (LEM-VID-001)¶
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | Native .mov or .mp4 (no transcoding) |
| Container metadata | QuickTime creation_time, duration, codec |
| Device metadata | Recording device make/model if embedded |
| Location data | GPS coordinates if present (do not strip) |
| Hash | SHA-256 computed at source, verified at receipt |
| Naming | Preserve original filename; create standard alias |
J.2 Photo Files (LEM-PHO-001-003)¶
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | Native .heic or .jpg (no re-encoding) |
| EXIF fields | OriginalDateTime, Make, Model, Focal length, Exposure, ISO, GPS |
| Hash | SHA-256 computed at source, verified at receipt |
| Conversion | If .heic, preserve original + create .jpg derivative for viewing |
| Naming | Preserve original filename; create standard alias |
J.3 Chain-of-Custody Template¶
MEDIA CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY LOG
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Item ID: _______________
Description: _______________
Source Custodian: _______________
Transfer 1:
From: _______________
To: _______________
Method: _______________
Date/Time: _______________
SHA-256 at transfer: _______________
Receipt Verification:
SHA-256 computed: _______________
Match confirmed: [ ] Yes [ ] No
Verified by: _______________
Date: _______________
K) Affidavit Preparation Protocol¶
K.1 Declaration Structure (facts-only)¶
All declarations follow this structure: 1. Declarant identification (name, address if consented) 2. Personal knowledge statement 3. Factual observations (dates, locations, conditions) 4. Exhibit list and authentication 5. Penalty of perjury statement 6. Signature block and notarization
K.2 Coordination Requirements¶
| Declarant | Coordination Point | Special Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Lemons | Direct | Media authentication is primary purpose |
| Kauch/Love | Direct | Buyout context may be sensitive |
| Fesel | Via counsel (Sandercock) | Settlement confidentiality; limited authorization for exhibits |
L) Phased Discovery Strategy (procedural only)¶
Days 1-30: Execute P1 requests (Lemons/Kauch/Fesel); prepare affidavit drafts; initiate chain-of-custody for media.
Days 31-60: Serve landlord RFP; submit FOIL requests to DOB/HPD; follow up on outstanding affidavits.
Days 61-90: Complete media ingest to WT-105A; execute Bates plan; Lauten interview if relevant.
Days 91-120: Final pinpoint tasks; integrate into WT-001 timeline; update WT-004 Chain D.
M) Non-Response Procedures (4-stage escalation)¶
Witness non-response: Day +7: follow-up contact → Day +14: second attempt with formal request → Day +21: counsel escalation → Day +30: evaluate subpoena necessity.
FOIL non-response: Per statutory timelines; appeals process if denied.
N) Document Review Workflow (9 steps)¶
Receipt/logging → Preservation + hash verification → Format verification (native check) → Metadata extraction (EXIF/QuickTime) → Bates assignment → Embed in WT-105A → QC review → Update WT-003 status → Complete pinpoint tasks.
O) Completion Checklist¶
- [ ] Lemons media originals collected (4 items)
- [ ] Lemons declaration executed and exhibits attached
- [ ] Kauch/Love declaration executed
- [ ] Fesel declaration executed (via counsel)
- [ ] SHA-256 manifest completed for all media
- [ ] EXIF/QuickTime metadata extracted
- [ ] Chain-of-custody logs completed
- [ ] Bates numbers assigned
- [ ] WT-105A placeholders populated
- [ ] Pinpoint tasks completed
- [ ] WT-003 status updated
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