DETROIT, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- A U.S. attorney in Detroit asked a federal judge to block a defense lawyer's access to a so-called black book detailing an alleged prostitution ring.
Paul DeCailly, an attorney for Greg Carr, is coming to Detroit Friday to ask a federal judge for access to his client's so-called black book, the Detroit Free Press reported Tuesday.
But assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Blackwell said Tuesday DeCailly's request should not be granted.
"In fact, it is quite conceivable that the sole purpose of this request is not to adequately prepare for trial, but only to intimidate, threaten or harass potential witnesses for the government … and that he is seeking to exploit this matter in the media with such aim," Blackwell wrote in court documents filed Tuesday.
"I have no reason to hold anything over anyone's head," DeCailly said. "I just want to defend my client."
Carr was the co-owner of Miami Companions, which was busted in July as allegedly one of the country's largest prostitution rings, the newspaper said.
DeCailly has been able to look at some portions of the database, but he is not allowed to copy any of its contents.
"Looking at it does me no good," DeCailly said. "I want the whole thing, the whole nationwide list. I want it all."
Court records indicate DeCailly wants a copy of the database to interview clients regarding possible testimony and to run criminal background checks on any potential government witnesses.
