DOJ-OGR-00021723.jpg
701 KB
Extraction Summary
5
People
2
Organizations
0
Locations
2
Events
1
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Legal document
File Size:
701 KB
Summary
This page from a legal document refutes an argument by the defendant, Maxwell, that the trial judge, Judge Nathan, erred by not finding implied bias in Juror 50. The document argues that under existing case law (citing Torres and Greer), a juror's similar personal experience does not automatically necessitate dismissal, and that there were significant differences between Juror 50's childhood abuse and the abuse discussed in the trial.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Judge Nathan | Judge |
Mentioned as the trial judge whose findings on juror bias are being discussed.
|
| Maxwell | Defendant |
Mentioned as the defendant arguing that Judge Nathan should have found implied bias in a juror.
|
| Juror 50 | Juror |
A juror whose past experience with sexual abuse is the subject of the defendant's argument for implied bias.
|
| Torres |
Mentioned in a case citation (Torres, 128 F.3d) regarding findings of actual bias.
|
|
| Greer |
Mentioned in a case citation (United States v. Greer, 285 F.3d 158) regarding findings of inferred bias.
|
Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| District Court | Government agency |
Mentioned as the court that Maxwell's argument would have required to imply bias.
|
| DOJ-OGR | Government agency |
Appears in the document footer identifier 'DOJ-OGR-00021723'.
|
Timeline (2 events)
Maxwell argues that Judge Nathan should have implied bias in Juror 50 due to similarities between the juror's past sexual abuse and the abuse discussed at trial.
District Court
A trial lasting thirteen days resulted in twelve jurors being persuaded of the Defendant's guilt.
Defendant (Maxwell)
twelve jurors
Relationships (1)
The document details Maxwell's legal challenge to a ruling made by Judge Nathan during the trial concerning juror bias.
Key Quotes (4)
"[A] finding of actual bias is based upon determinations of demeanor and credibility that are peculiarly within a trial judge’s province."Source
— Torres, 128 F.3d at 44
(Cited as legal precedent to support Judge Nathan's findings.)
DOJ-OGR-00021723.jpg
Quote #1
"[A] finding of inferred bias is, by definition, within the discretion of the trial court."Source
— United States v. Greer, 285 F.3d 158, 172
(Cited as legal precedent to support Judge Nathan's findings.)
DOJ-OGR-00021723.jpg
Quote #2
"bias must be implied when a juror has a personal experience similar to the issues at trial."Source
— Judge Nathan
(Judge Nathan explaining what the law is *not*, as part of the argument against Maxwell's claim.)
DOJ-OGR-00021723.jpg
Quote #3
"consistently refused to create a set of unreasonably constricting presumptions that jurors be excused for cause due to certain occupational or other special relationships which might bear directly or indirectly on the circumstances of a given case."Source
— This Court (quoting Torres, 128 F.3d at 46)
(Stated as the Court's own precedent against automatically excusing jurors for cause based on certain relationships or experiences.)
DOJ-OGR-00021723.jpg
Quote #4
Discussion 0
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein document