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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, capturing a portion of a summation by Ms. Menninger, likely the defense attorney for a Ms. Maxwell. Menninger explains the legal standard of "reasonable doubt" to the jury, urging them to consider not just the evidence presented but also the lack of evidence, and to acquit her client if they would hesitate to make an important personal decision based on the quality of information provided by the government.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Menninger | Attorney (implied) |
Mentioned in the header as the person giving the summation.
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant (implied) |
Mentioned as the person who should be acquitted of a charge.
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| Judge | Judge |
Mentioned as the person who will instruct the jury on reasonable doubt.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| government | government agency |
Mentioned in the context of having to meet its burden of proof.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the document, likely the court reporting service.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A summation was given by Ms. Menninger in the case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, explaining the concept of reasonable doubt to the jury.
Relationships (1)
Ms. Menninger is arguing for the acquittal of Ms. Maxwell, indicating a defense attorney-client relationship.
Key Quotes (2)
"reasonable doubt is a doubt based in reason in arising out of the evidence in the case or the lack of evidence."Source
— Judge (as quoted by Ms. Menninger)
(Ms. Menninger is explaining what she expects the Judge to instruct the jury regarding the definition of reasonable doubt.)
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"if you have such a doubt as would reasonably cause a prudent person to hesitate to act in matters of importance in his or her own affairs, then you have a reasonable doubt, and in that circumstance, it is your duty to acquit Ms. Maxwell of that charge."Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Ms. Menninger is providing a practical definition of reasonable doubt to the jury and instructing them on their duty if they possess such a doubt.)
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