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This document is a court transcript from December 10, 2021, detailing a discussion between an attorney, Mr. Rohrbach, and the judge. They are clarifying a point of law regarding the testimony of 'witness 3' about sexual conduct with Mr. Epstein. The core of the conversation is whether the defendant can be convicted 'solely' on this testimony or if it must be considered in combination with other evidence.

People (5)

Name Role Context
MR. ROHRBACH Attorney
A speaker in the transcript, arguing a point of law before the court.
THE COURT Judge
A speaker in the transcript, questioning Mr. Rohrbach on a legal clarification.
witness 3 Witness
A witness whose testimony is the subject of the legal discussion.
Mr. Epstein
Mentioned in relation to alleged sexual conduct with witness 3, which is part of the testimony being discussed.
the defendant Defendant
The individual on trial whose potential conviction is being discussed.

Organizations (1)

Name Type Context
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. company
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting service that transcribed the proceedings.

Timeline (1 events)

2021-12-10
A legal argument and clarification between an attorney (Mr. Rohrbach) and the judge (The Court) regarding the weight and sufficiency of a witness's testimony for a conviction.

Relationships (2)

MR. ROHRBACH professional THE COURT
Mr. Rohrbach addresses the court as 'your Honor' and they are engaged in a formal legal discussion as part of a court proceeding.
Mr. Epstein subject of testimony witness 3
The transcript discusses testimony regarding 'sexual conduct between this witness and Mr. Epstein'.

Key Quotes (3)

"So if you add "solely," then, to my ear, it would mean that you can convict the defendant on the basis of the testimony of witness 3 regarding the sexual conduct between this witness and Mr. Epstein, and other evidence regarding the sexual conduct between this witness and Mr. Epstein. Is that a correct statement of law?"
Source
— THE COURT (The judge questioning Mr. Rohrbach about the legal implication of adding the word 'solely' to a jury instruction or statement of law.)
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"Insofar as the Court has ruled that evidence related to witness 3 is direct evidence of the offense, if that is offered in combination with other evidence in the case that goes --"
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— MR. ROHRBACH (Responding to the judge's question, beginning to explain the government's position before being interrupted.)
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"The government has said that the sexual conduct between Mr. Epstein and this witness took place over all relevant ages of consent. Correct?"
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— THE COURT (Seeking confirmation from Mr. Rohrbach about a fact asserted by the government regarding the testimony.)
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Quote #3

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