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Type: Court transcript (sentencing hearing)
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This document is page 81 of a court transcript from the sentencing hearing of Ghislaine Maxwell, filed on August 22, 2022. Defense attorney Ms. Sternheim argues that the government's requested sentence is disproportionate and notes that the Probation Department recommended a downward variance to 20 years. Sternheim explicitly argues that Jeffrey Epstein was 'far more culpable' than Maxwell, yet would have faced the same sentencing guidelines.

People (4)

Name Role Context
Ms. Sternheim Defense Attorney
Argues regarding sentencing guidelines and compares Maxwell's culpability to Epstein's.
Ghislaine Maxwell Defendant
Subject of the sentencing hearing; defense argues she is less culpable than Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein Deceased Co-conspirator
Mentioned by defense as being 'far more culpable' than Maxwell but facing the same sentencing guidelines.
The Court Judge
Clarifies a point regarding sentencing guidelines vs. sentence.

Organizations (3)

Name Type Context
Probation Department
Recommended a downward variance to 20 years in the presentence report.
The Government
Prosecution; described as asking for an 'immense sentence' and 'outer limits'.
Southern District Reporters, P.C.
Court reporting service listed in footer.

Timeline (1 events)

2022-08-22
Sentencing hearing for Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE).
Southern District of New York (implied by case number and reporter)

Relationships (2)

Ghislaine Maxwell Co-conspirators (implied) Jeffrey Epstein
Defense attorney compares their culpability, stating Epstein was 'far more culpable'.
Ms. Sternheim Legal Counsel Ghislaine Maxwell
Sternheim is arguing on behalf of Maxwell regarding sentencing.

Key Quotes (4)

"The government has asked for an immense sentence."
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"The probation department, based on the original guidelines in the presentence report, recommended a downward variance to 20 years."
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"Jeffrey Epstein would have faced the same sentence, and he is clearly far more culpable than Ghislaine Maxwell."
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"Simply stated, based upon the conduct of conviction, the government's request is out of proportion."
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