# Jed S. Rakoff

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-06**: Trial Commencement — Scheduled start date for the federal criminal trial in New York.
- **2026-02-24**: Privilege Ruling — SDNY court rules that AI-generated defense documents are not privileged.
- **2025-11-05**: Arrest and Search — FBI arrests Heppner and seizes electronic devices containing AI interaction logs.
- **2025-10-28**: Indictment Issued — Bradley Heppner is indicted on charges of securities fraud and wire fraud.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### SDNY Ruling: Consumer AI Use Destroys Attorney-Client Privilege
2026-02-26 00:24:32 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge in the Southern District of New York has ruled that legal strategies drafted using consumer-grade AI platforms are not protected by attorney-client privilege. The decision in USA v. Heppner marks a significant precedent, warning that independent use of public AI tools without counsel oversight compromises the confidentiality required for legal protections.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/sdny-ruling-ai-attorney-client-privilege-heppner

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