State v. Li (HUT) - Need Judge August 8th 7pm Eastern

Holly Tinsel / Jay Parker

Making a clear list for the judge, as the docket has been cluttered

State motions to dismiss and/or strike:

Witness Albert Sanchez - Was not at the scene of the arrest, nor were they a participant, viewer or contact on this day. Defense has already admitted their involvement in the case is purely character driven.
Witness Chad Chaddington- Was not at the scene of the arrest, nor were they a participant, viewer or contact on this day. Defense has already admitted their involvement in the case is purely character driven.
Witness Alexis Rylee- Was not at the scene of the arrest, nor were they a participant, viewer or contact on this day. Defense has already admitted their involvement in the case is purely character driven. Witness has requested MULTIPLE times to not be made to be involved.
Witness Kye Evans- Was not at the scene of the arrest, nor were they a participant, viewer or contact on this day. Defense has already admitted their involvement in the case is purely character driven.
Oliver Knight- Was not at the scene of the arrest, nor were they a participant, viewer or contact on this day. Defense has already admitted their involvement in the case is purely character driven.
All requests for open investigational transcripts: We've strayed too far here. This case is about Ash Li. We have been more than amicable, but this request holds no value other to once again, attempt to use hearsay to build a case against someone else. This isnt a trial for anyone but Ash li.
All requests for Pepsteins criminal records/ or investigations: This one is obtuse and clearly demonstrates once again, defense has no arguments other than to point the finger at someone else, despite the mountain of evidence against them.
Limo stuff: The limo was not present at the arrest. Was not seen by anyone. Not documented. Its not relevant, and its inclusion is pointless.

At this point we also ask that your honor consider sanctions of vexatious litigation during this case. The state feels the courts time is being wasted and the absolute docket dump of non relevant requests to be abusive, and a waste of the courts time. We are considering asking for summary judgement as its becoming clear defense has no argument other than to try to pass blame.

State will not respond to any more motions or inquires until a justice requires. Respectfully.

Theodore Lars

I can rule on the Limo immediately.

We will acknowledge the existence of a limo and give the registered owner. However questions on it still have to be proven relevant in court or be objected to as irrelevant.

Martin Clark

Defense’s Response to State’s Motion to Dismiss and/or Strike

1–5: Witnesses (Albert Sanchez, Chad Chaddington, Alexis Rylee, Kye Evans, Oliver Knight)
These witnesses are relevant to both the July 25 incident and the defense’s core argument of duress. Simply put, the Durras defense, where Jeff Pepstien is forcing Ash Li to traffic weapons, is wholly relevant. We are alleging Jeff Pepstien forced Ash Li to traffic weapons. Under the Federal Rules of Evidence 405 (a) By Reputation or Opinion. When evidence of a person’s character or character trait is admissible, it may be proved by testimony about the person’s reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination of the character witness, the court may allow an inquiry into relevant specific instances of the person’s conduct. (b) By Specific Instances of Conduct. When a person’s character or character trait is an essential element of a charge, claim, or defense, the character or trait may also be proved by relevant specific instances of the person’s conduct.

Contrary to the State’s claim, the defense has not admitted that these witnesses are "purely character-driven." Their testimony is intended to establish patterns of coercion and threats that directly support Ash Li’s legal defense of duress. As Your Honor previously stated regarding the limo: "It still has to be proven relevant in court or be objected to as irrelevant." That standard applies equally here. The State may object at trial, but striking these witnesses preemptively is premature and unwarranted.

Items 6–7: Investigative Materials and Arrest Records
These motions to produce have already been granted by Judge Theodore Lars. As of the current record, the State has until August 1st at 6:42 PM CST to produce:

The arrest report for Jeff Pepstein related to the incident in question
All arrest reports and investigations pertaining to the alleged acts of weaponized trafficking involving Jeff Pepstein.

Item 8: Limo-Related Evidence
The limo in question was brought un in the Interrogation transcripts multiple times. Regardless, this issue has also already been ruled on by Judge Lars, who acknowledged the existence of the limo and ordered the registered owner to be disclosed. As noted:
“We will acknowledge the existence of a limo and give the registered owner. However questions on it still have to be proven relevant in court or be objected to as irrelevant..”
This matter does not warrant further argument at this stage.

On the State’s Request for Sanctions:
The defense strongly objects to the State’s suggestion of sanctions or claims of vexatious litigation. The defense has filed motions in good faith and in accordance with court procedures, as we had discussed in our pre-meeting, and many of the disputed items have already been granted or acknowledged by the judge. These requests are not an attempt to "pass blame" or “docket dump of non relevant requests to be abusive, and a waste of the courts time” but are a legally supported effort to secure evidence essential to the Defendant’s constitutional right to present a full and fair defense, including the argument of duress and third-party culpability.

Conclusion:
The defense respectfully asks that the State’s motion to dismiss or strike the above items be denied, and that the court reaffirm the production deadlines and evidentiary rulings already made. The focus must remain on a complete and constitutionally sound evaluation of the facts, not premature suppression of witnesses or evidence.

It has become increasingly apparent that there is a fundamental disconnect between the prosecution, one that was not resolved during our previous pre-trial meeting. If the prosecution is unwilling or unprepared to produce constitutionally mandated, exculpatory evidence, then it raises serious concerns about the legitimacy of the charges being pursued against Ash Li. The prosecution cannot reduce two weeks of alleged coerced weapons trafficking to merely the five-minute window of an arrest scene.

Accordingly, the defense respectfully requests a second pre-trial meeting to address this ongoing breakdown in communication.

Theodore Lars

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP WITH THE LONG POSTS

THE LIMO WAS RULED ON, I WILL DO THE REST TONIGHT

Theodore Lars

Because Mr Pepstein is being called as a witness, there are requirements which must be disclosed if he participated in the criminal acts he is being an informant about.

Prior Criminal History (Arrests and Charges, not just suspicion). Remember charges are public record anyway.
Evidence that is known to cast doubt on credibility, such as motive to lie or be biased against the defendant.
Deals made that could influence credibility (Immunity etc)
Evidence and Testimony to the nature of thier participation in criminal acts related tk the defendant (if they participated).
Statements made about the defendbats criminal acts by the witness Pepstein.
Evidence that would be exculpatory to the defense about the witnesses testimony.
Material Exculpatory evidence to the defense even if it involves the witness.

The prosecution does not have to disclose non-exculpatory parts that implicate the witness in a ongoing investigation, unless these actions directly relate to the relationship and actions with the defendant. IE: They dont have to reveal they have an ongoing investigation about a Pepstein case relating to Antitrust of a seperate unrelated business that would not excuse the defendants actions not facts of who knew what when.

Reminder to the defense, your own witnesses have a 5th Ammendment right.

Theodore Lars

Martin Clark

This is the post I am choosing to reply to as ypu all clogged the docjet so much I literally cant keep track of it all

#1. The prosecution will look if it exists or not and speak with the officer, they will report back.

#2. Mumble fucking jumbo. I have no ruling here. What does this mean.

#3. If the PD have information on criminal actions that implicate Pepsteins role in his actions with Ash Li, they must be produced, even if it is not the whole record. If there requires an individualized review by a judge, let me know.

They must be facts known by the SIB and prosecutors. I highly recommend the PD share info so this case isn't overturned in the future if information were to be relevant.

#4 IDK what this means
#5 if it exists and describes Pepsteins role in Ash Lis crime once again, yes it must be provided.
#6 is described by my prior post notes.

Martin Clark

Theodore Lars Just for clarification, that post is me responding to the state's different motions to strike. In total, we had 7 motions to produce:

1. The photo referenced by Agent Bryant and Ash Li during the interrogation of Ash Li on 7/25, as mentioned in “Transcript of interrogation 2: 7557”
Ruled on "The prosecution will look if it exists or not and speak with the officer, they will report back."

2. Both investigation reports referenced by Agent Byant and Ash Li, during the interrogation of Ash Li on 7/25, as mentioned in “Transcript of interrogation 1: 7556”. Referring to the two previous interactions between Ash Li and Jeff Pepstein.
This doesn't have direct ruling, but it seems pretty implied to be granted. "If the PD have information on criminal actions that implicate Pepsteins role in his actions with Ash Li, they must be produced, even if it is not the whole record..."

3. Both investigation reports made by REDACTED WITNESS A and WITNESS B.
This doesn't have a direct ruling. However, this was discussed in our previous pre-trial meeting; these are the reports between the witnesses, that the state wants to keep redacted, and Jeff Pepstein. We agreed, in the meeting, that the state would provide the reports and we would redact the sensitive information during the court case, to prevent a leak to the public on the identities of the witnesses.

4. The results of the inventory search of the aircraft in question.
This doesn't have a direct ruling; the state has failed to mention it once in their motions to strike.

5. The arrest report for Jeff Pepstein, during the incident in question.
Ruled on, "...request 5 and 6, will be done within 48 hours."

6.. All arrest reports and investigations related to the alleged weaponized trafficking committed by Jeff Pepstein.
Ruled on, "...request 5 and 6, will be done within 48 hours."

7. Motion to Produce any investigative reports involving witnesses Kye Evans and Oliver Knight, concerning Jeff Pepstein allegedly coercing them into weapons trafficking.
This doesn't have a direct ruling.

I'm not trying to "Docket Dump", I don't want the state to fail to provide requested evidence, due to a difference in interpretation. I don't want to have to argue the interpretation of rulings on specific documents during the trial. 2, 3, and 7 are the only Motions I belive don't have a direct and definitive ruling.

Theodore Lars

To be clear. A Drug Dealer doesnt require you to disclose your knowledge of a full drug network when you just charge the acts that witnesses saw on the corner. However if thier friend was drug dealing with them and was set to testify against the defendant, they would need to reveal what that friend said in interrogation.

This is stuff that is KNOWN, facts need to be revealed not conjecture. So just "Pepstein was caught with guns on X day" or "We know Pepstein did Y." Or "A photo that explains Pepsteins role as an informant in this operation that Ash Li was directly a part of". If it is irrelevant to showing Ash Lis knowledge or why Pepestein did something to Ash IE not exculpatory or impeaching I can rule on that individually IN CAMERA (IE in private)

Not that Pepstein has been proven to do any of this.

Holly Tinsel / Jay Parker

The state only has 1 document.

We have nothing else to produce as they do not exist or we at the SIB have zero access too, or can even tell you if they exist.

We have decided to give the document to Theodore Lars to determine if its even exculpable and be done.

We have also done a thorough search of said photo. We don't have it, but we discovered Ash li mentioned photos on their phone in the transcript. Perhaps there was confusion. That being said, we recognize Oompa loompas with guns exist

Theodore Lars

Reviewed the document In Camera.

Kye Evans Witness Statement - Denied as Non-Existant.

DENIED - There is no statement of first hand knowledge to provide that shows anything to do with the Weapons trafficking. The Prosecutions characterization of their available evidence is accurate.

LSIA Report - Approved - Officers first hand witness. No date given.

Surveillance & Encounter at LSIA:
Acting on this lead, Agent Lafayette proceeded to LSIA to investigate. Upon arrival, he located one of Pepstein’s limousines parked near a private hangar.
Shortly thereafter, a Luxor Birmingham jet (black livery) landed at the location. Jeff Pepstein was observed exiting the aircraft, accompanied by Ash Li. Both individuals entered the limousine.
Agent Lafayette approached and made contact. During the brief conversation, Ash Li whispered under her breath, clearly distressed, stating:
“Help... Help... Help…”
Before the Agent could intervene, Pepstein abruptly drove away with Ash Li still in the vehicle.

Attempted Bribery Incident - Approved:

Judge Note - Given because the SIB is part of prosecution
Later, as Agent Lafayette was returning to his vehicle, Mr. Pepstein reapproached him, stating that he was willing to cooperate with the SIB. However, during the interaction, Pepstein handed the Agent a bag. Upon inspection, the bag was found to contain a large sum of U.S. currency, totaling several ten thousand dollars.
When confronted, Pepstein claimed it was “a mistake” and that he had not intended to give the bag to the Agent. He then boarded his jet and departed LSIA.

OLIVER KNIGHTS STATEMENTS - APPROVED

I was at the banner talking to the blocks and multiple other people. I was approached by a man with gray hair and a dark gray suit. He asked about if I was interested in seeing something interesting, I anwsered no. But was repeatedly asked to do it by the man, and was pressured to do it by the group of people around me. I entered into a blue SUV with the man, he headed towards the airport. While on the way I asked his name and he said it was jeff. When we got to the airport we went to a plane the man claimed he owned a plane and we would take a trip, I again said no. At that time gunshots rang out and I saw bullets fly towards us so i got on the plane to avoid being shot. Jeff then takes off and begins to head south, at that time I realize we are heading towards cayo. I begin to freak out as I dont know why we would go to cayo when jeff states he is the owner of cayo. However when he lands, gunfire from the local population starts to rain on the plane.
Signed
Oliver Knight
7-16-25

He pulls out an assault rifle and begins shooting at the locals. He then tells me to get out of the plane. I follow him into the forest, where he hands me a rifle. There’s no ammunition in it. He tells me to pose with the gun so he can take a picture. I do as I’m told, and he snaps the photo.He then leads me back around, where there are now three new people: two kids working on the plane whom he claims he rescued from Boeing as engineers
and a woman who grabs and kisses me.I am then told that the only way he can make money for the kids is by trafficking guns. He tells me that I must help him with this and that I must set up a buyer. I say no repeatedly, but he eventually tells me that he will shoot me and send a picture of me to the police of me holding the rifle if I do not comply. So I comply with his demand, and we are back in the air.
Signed
Oliver Knight
7-16-2025

ASH LI's Statements - APPROVED

Statement (Part 1):

Ash Li was Mirandized by Agent Lafayette prior to giving her statement voluntarily.

Ms. Li stated that she first met Jeff Pepstein on July 16th, 2025, during a court case proceeding. Upon that initial meeting, Mr. Pepstein offered her a trip to "Pepstein Island" and promised a payment of $60,000 in exchange for her participation. She accepted.

Upon arrival to the island (Cayo Perico), Ms. Li stated she was greeted by "short people", and was handed a cache of automatic rifles and explosives, including a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). She admits to testing the RPG by firing one round.

Ms. Li mentioned she was possibly under duress, but cannot confirm to what extent. After some time, she asked to leave, and the individuals complied, escorting her back to LSIA, along with the weapons she was given.

Following their return, she was transported in a limousine to The Banner. Upon arrival, Mr. Pepstein entered the building, while Ash remained in the limo.

Later that day, Jeff took her to Forum Drive, where he instructed her to sell the weapons to a gang known as CHSF. Ash complied, selling assault rifles for $500 each and pipe bombs at similarly low prices.

Ash confirmed that after the sale, she no longer felt in danger, and resumed her duties at the courthouse, where she was involved in the case of State v. Evans, also held on July 16th. She noted that she never received the $60,000 she was promised by Mr. Pepstein.

Testimony: Ash Li – Part 2
Date of Incident: July 19th, 2025
Date of Statement: July 19th, 2025
Mirandized by: Agent Lafayette

Statement (Part 2):

Ash Li was again Mirandized by Agent Lafayette before giving her second statement voluntarily.

On July 19th, 2025, Mr. Pepstein approached Ms. Li at the courthouse and again transported her to Pepstein Island. During this trip, Jeff claimed that he was now working as a lawyer.

Upon arriving on the island, Ash stated she was once again greeted by “a bunch of small people”, whom she interacted with more closely this time. She notes that these individuals could possibly be children.

She also confirmed that Albert Sanches, also a lawyer, was transported to the island alongside her. Once there, Jeff once again offered weapons to both of them. Ash refused, stating she could not take weapons again. Her refusal was accepted without pressure.

However, Albert Sanches may have accepted weapons, as he was also approached in a similar manner.

Ash later returned in the limousine with Jeff and was dropped off at The Banner. The two then parted ways.

OLIVER KNIGHT TRANSCRIPT APPROVED

Transcript of conversation with Oliver Knight after meeting with PepStein

On 7/19/2025 during a meeting with SIB agents Oliver Knight received a call to meet Pepstein this is a transcript of the conversation after said meeting
Oliver Knight:
So uh we talked for a bit. He uh pretty much forced me to hire him at my lawfirm, and give him a signing bonus of $25,000 I transfered it to him. He essentailly wants to work some of my cases. After transfering the money he took me to the south side to meet the blocks you know on convenant or whatever that street is called.
All of them were there, and Pepstein said if you guys want any weapons call "Oliver" uhm or "Albert" who also happened to be there. Albert Sanchez another Lawyer.

Agent Bryant asked him if he is just targeting Lawyers for this operation?

Well yeah hes taking this as far as taking Ash Li, myself, and Astrid a Paralegal. He took Albert well I think he took Albert because when we went to the airport earlier they were just getting back. Pepstein, Ash, and Albert. Actually Ash has gone twice I guess. Then thats it as far as I know, but probably more.

Agent Bryant asked him where was he taken?
Uh yeah to Cayo

Agent Bryant asked if he was with any Child Soldiers, or anybody else.
Yep, yea. A couple people, and a woman as well.

Agent Bryant asks what this unknown woman looks like?
Uhhh slender build, uhh dark hair cut, uhhh bobcut, uhm she work like an office outfit. Like a dark office outfit. Uhm she looked like was in her 30's. Caucasian, uhm she wore some lip stick. She didnt really talk to much. She did force me to make out with her though. She grabbed my I as wearing a suit at the time. So she grabbed my lappelle, and fucking pulled me in I had to push her off me.

Agent Bryant asked him more about the situation with the blocks
So uh when they want weapons orders from him they're supposed to contact me, and I'm supposed to give that to him, and uh I'm supposed to give that to him. Well probably they will give me orders then he will probably have me go to the island. Then he will probably bring me back, and make me give it to them.

Now did you witness the manafacturing process?
Uh well he wasnt but I saw the kids making them. The kids were I saw a uh weapons bench.

Agent Bryant asked is he really utilizing child soldiers to make him guns?
Yea yea, the kids were making the weapons. They're uh Boeing engineers that he saved from Bejing, and uh apparently theyre good with that stuff.

Agent Bryant asked him what Blocks were present at the meeting.
Muffy, Relik, and uh just any of them. Also the Chaddingtons were there. The Chaddingtons were the uh first ones.

Agent Bryant asks him again to list off all the members of the Block gang.
Uh I mean you got Relik, Muffy, Ren, fucking Euro. Those are the ones I know off top of my head. Theres more. There was like 10 other people down there. Christ thats all I can think of off the top of my head.

Oliver knight stated he brought the governor up while he was in the car with Pepstein, and apparently he has not met him yet. It does not go all the way up to top yet.

Agent Bryant asks him what car was Pepstein driving.
It was a uhh a blue four door SUV. Um I dont know the exactr make or model of it.

Agent Bryant then asked him about the make and model of the Jet Pepstein was using.
Yes it was a black private jet. I actually have the LP# of it. The LP# was 4Y6I8RT4.
The plate comes back to Adonis Power.

Agent Bryant then asked what type of weapons was Pepstein having produced on the island.
They were high grade assault rifles, or well not high grade but assault rifles. I mean assault rifles like military shit. Also he had pipe bombs uhm I didn't transfer any but I saw uh rocket launchers there. Shit is about to crazy around here.

CHAD CHADDINGTON

Denied - Does not exist as far as I can tell

Alexys Rylee - Approved

Alexis Rylee

Time of Incident Start: 11:38 PM EST

On the night of July 19th, 2025, I was speaking with my friend Zoey Brooks about past events involving my termination from the BCSO and the situation regarding Leah Evans. This conversation was completely unrelated to the events that followed.

At the time, I was dressed in undercover clothing due to credible threats against the Department of Justice, and because I am frequently seen serving as a court clerk and bailiff, I was taking precautions for my safety.

While at the courthouse, Jeff Pepstein approached and joined our conversation. I mentioned that I had been trying to be someone I wasn’t — just blending in. Upon hearing of my position as a court clerk and bailiff, Pepstein told me, “Why don’t you come with me.”

He entered a stretch limousine, matte dark green with black secondary coloring, and I got in with him. He said he was interested in buying property and drove us to LSIA. From there, we boarded a black luxury jet.

Cayo Perico – Arrival and Armed Conflict:
Upon landing on Cayo Perico, we were immediately fired upon by local individuals wielding Class 3 weapons. Among the attackers were malnourished, drug-affected individuals described as “adult-sized children” armed with miniguns, AK-47s, and pipe bombs.

I was handed weapons to defend myself. I was a bit slow to respond due to the gear I normally carry with me, but I eventually returned fire. Afterward, some of the individuals started saying I had “saved them” and began singing strange things about me. It was clear these people were under some form of influence, likely meth and marijuana, and had not eaten in a long time.

Pepstein stated he had “saved them from the CCP” (Chinese Communist Party) and referenced Jackie Chan, after which the group scattered in fear. At one point, while he was showing one of his “creations” a room, I heard a loud explosion. One of the smaller adults was forcing the others to do jumping jacks, telling them to “get slim for Pepstein.” I believe that individual may now be deceased.

Request to Smuggle Weapons & Threats Made:
Pepstein then asked me to bring his “creations” back to Los Santos to “fund his island.” I was surrounded by heavily armed and mentally unstable individuals. I was sweating and nervous, fully aware that I was in a highly dangerous situation. I chose to stay and gather more information, as I believed it could lead to something much bigger.

At that point, weapons were being distributed, including:

Bombs

A railgun-style energy weapon (referred to as a “lazer gun”)

A flamethrower

Multiple AK-47s

It was The Animalz gang receiving these weapons. Pepstein claimed that Kye Evans and Ash Li were going to be killed for allegedly “snitching” to another undercover operative: Albert Sanchez. This incident resulted in both Albert and myself being compromised.

Pepstein called me “his associate,” though I wish to clarify there is no signed contract or agreement affirming that status.

Gun Sale & Explosive Demonstration:
Despite repeatedly trying to text Marie, I received no response.

Later, during a weapons transaction, I identified Albert Sanchez due to his distinctive headwear. He blew my cover by mentioning my name directly in front of the group — Pepstein included. The weapons were stored in the trunk of a vehicle.

Pepstein then pulled out a large rifle and fired a shot, resulting in a massive explosion in the distance — likely a railgun. At that point, I fully understood that if I made one wrong move, I would likely be killed on the spot.

The Animalz agreed to pay $175,000 for the weapons. By mistake, the money was handed to me, and I briefly saw the final transaction amount was $178,000.

Pepstein then left the scene to speak with a cell rep (identity unknown).

Ash Lǐ

@Theodore Lars Ched Chaddington does exist. The spelling is correct. With an E your Honor.

Theodore Lars

Ash Lǐ His statement doesn't, jesus christ

Theodore Lars

That is all of it, I will provide relevant photos soon.

7 is done, 6 is done as far as the prosecution claims, 5 does not exists for the 7/25 date. 4 the prosecution claims never occurred. 3 DONE, 2 DONE. 1 DONE

Martin Clark

Motion to produce the audio recording for the Oliver Knight transcript and Ash Li's interrogation.

Martin Clark

Motion to produce the audio recording for the Oliver Knight transcript and Ash Li's interrogation.

Martin Clark

The defense would enter into evidence a binder labeled "REDACTED" with 22 photos in it

Holly Tinsel / Jay Parker

The contents of this binder appear to be photos taken DAYS after Ash li was arrested, and hold no evidentiary value to her arrest on the runway in Los Santos.
We know this because several of these items in the photos were put there by SIB after the fact (Smile). We can talk to the judge to confirm privately.

What I'm more concerned with is that with so much duress being brought up, why is defense sending MORE people to this island. Again, we know who went second hand after arrest, and can confirm with judges as to how we know.

We implore Justice Lars to demand that more people NOT be put in danger, and ask defense to consider what they are doing.

Theodore Lars

TEOMI.....TEOMI.......GET TEOMI IN HERE RIGHT NOW......PRE TRIAL.....TOMORROW......MEEETING....GET THEM IN MY OFFICE TOMORROW TEOMI

Teomi Tiffin

You heard the man

It seems Lars gonna blow up if we don't get this going.

Tomorrow afternoon. I will try to get everyone involved for a meeting. Not set time, but aiming for 4pm eastern or later!

@Ash Lǐ @Holly Tinsel / Jay Parker @Martin Clark @580 A. Sharpe

Morgan Luna-Schofield

Teomi Tiffin

Just for clarification -- when is "tomorrow?" Is that August 3rd, or August 4th? These posts were made at 3am, so I just want to make sure there's no confusion (and see if I can make it myself).

Teomi Tiffin

Morgan Luna-Schofield As in today, Sunday.

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