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This document is a page from a court transcript where a judge is explaining the rationale for sentencing Ms. Maxwell. The judge states the sentence must be substantial to reflect the severity of her crime, the harm caused, and to serve as a general deterrent for similar offenses. The judge also emphasizes that the rule of law applies equally to everyone, regardless of wealth or social status, and that 'nobody is above the law'.
People (1)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Mentioned as the individual being sentenced. The judge discusses her conduct, offense, and pivotal role in facilitati...
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| probation department | Government agency |
Cited by the judge as stating that a significant sentence should promote general deterrence.
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| Court | Government entity |
Mentioned as the institution responsible for ensuring the rule of law is applied equally to all individuals.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, indicating they are the court reporting service that transcribed the proceedings.
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Timeline (1 events)
2023-06-29
A judge explains the reasoning for the sentence to be imposed on Ms. Maxwell, focusing on the gravity of the offense, the need for deterrence, and the principle of equal justice.
Court
Ms. Maxwell
Judge (unnamed)
Key Quotes (3)
"The sentence I impose must reflect the gravity of Ms. Maxwell's conduct, of Ms. Maxwell's offense, the pivotal role she played in facilitating the offense, and the significant and lasting harm it inflicted."Source
— Judge (unnamed)
(The judge is establishing the basis for the sentence at the beginning of their statement.)
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"A substantial sentence will send an unmistakable message that those who engage in and facilitate the sexual abuse and trafficking of underaged victims will be held accountable by the law."Source
— Judge (unnamed)
(The judge is explaining the importance of general deterrence in this specific type of crime.)
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"But let me be clear that Ms. Maxwell is wealthy or that this case is high profile is not a basis for increasing punishment in any regard, but the rule of law demands, and this Court must ensure that, whether you are rich or poor, powerful or entirely unknown, nobody is above the law."Source
— Judge (unnamed)
(The judge is emphasizing the principle of equal justice, stating that the defendant's status does not influence the application of the law.)
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