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This document is a page from the jury instructions (Instruction No. 40) for the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE), filed on December 19, 2021. It defines the legal concept of 'Venue' within the Southern District of New York and lists the specific counties included in that jurisdiction. The instruction clarifies that the Government must prove venue by a 'preponderance of the evidence' rather than 'beyond a reasonable doubt,' stating that Maxwell must be acquitted of any specific offense if venue is not established for it.
People (2)
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Subject of potential acquittal if venue is not proven
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| The Government | Prosecution |
Party bearing the burden of proof regarding venue
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| Southern District of New York |
Federal judicial district where the trial is held
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Manhattan
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Relationships (1)
Government bears burden of proof to convict Ms. Maxwell
Key Quotes (2)
"On the issue of venue—and this alone—the Government need not prove venue beyond a reasonable doubt, but only by a mere preponderance of the evidence."Source
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"If, on the other hand, you find that the Government has failed to prove the venue requirement as to a particular offense, then you must acquit Ms. Maxwell of that offense, even if all the other elements of the offense are proven."Source
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