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Summary
This document is a transcript of a court summation delivered by Ms. Menninger on behalf of her client, Ms. Maxwell. Ms. Menninger explains to the jury the concept of 'reasonable doubt,' stressing that the government bears the entire burden of proving every element of the charges. She instructs them that they must acquit Ms. Maxwell if the government fails to meet this high standard of proof for any part of the case.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Menninger | Speaker (likely defense attorney) |
Mentioned in the header as the person giving the summation.
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Mentioned as the person facing charges who does not have to prove her innocence.
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| The Judge | Judge |
Mentioned as the person who will provide the law and instructions to the jury.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| government | government agency |
Referred to as the prosecuting party with the burden to prove the crimes beyond a reasonable doubt.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting service that transcribed the proceedings.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A summation (closing argument) was delivered by Ms. Menninger to a jury regarding the government's burden of proof in the case against Ms. Maxwell.
Courtroom (implied)
Relationships (2)
Ms. Menninger is delivering a summation in defense of Ms. Maxwell, indicating an attorney-client relationship.
The government has brought charges against Ms. Maxwell and has the burden of proving them in court.
Key Quotes (2)
"It is the government's burden to prove each element of each of these crimes beyond a reasonable doubt."Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Explaining the fundamental legal standard of proof required for a conviction to the jury.)
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"if the government has failed to prove any element of any count beyond a reasonable doubt, no matter how silly or small it might seem to you, the Judge will instruct you, you have to acquit."Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Instructing the jury on their obligation to acquit if the prosecution does not meet its burden of proof on any part of any charge.)
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