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Summary
This court transcript captures an argument from a defense attorney, Mr. Everdell, objecting to a 'conscious avoidance' jury instruction for his client, Ms. Maxwell. He argues that the instruction is inappropriate because testimony from witnesses Jane, Annie, and Carolyn establishes Ms. Maxwell as an active participant in the alleged sexual crimes, not someone who deliberately ignored them. The attorney cites specific acts like participating in massages and groping to prove direct involvement, thereby negating the basis for a conscious avoidance theory.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Everdell | Attorney |
Speaker arguing against a jury instruction on behalf of the defense.
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| The Court | Judge |
Presiding over the hearing, addressed as 'your Honor' by Mr. Everdell.
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the legal argument, alleged by witnesses to be an active participant in sexual acts.
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| Jane | Witness |
Provided testimony that Ms. Maxwell was involved in group sexualized massages.
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| Annie | Witness |
Provided testimony that Ms. Maxwell performed a topless massage on her.
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| Carolyn | Witness |
Provided testimony that Ms. Maxwell groped her breasts and hips.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| THE COURT | government agency |
The judicial body presiding over the case.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
The court reporting firm that transcribed the proceedings.
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Timeline (4 events)
2022-08-10
Mr. Everdell, on behalf of the defense, objects to the inclusion of a 'conscious avoidance' jury instruction.
Courtroom (implied)
Group sexualized massages in which Ms. Maxwell was allegedly involved, according to testimony from Jane.
A topless massage allegedly performed by Ms. Maxwell on Annie, during which she rubbed Annie's chest, according to testimony.
An incident where Ms. Maxwell allegedly groped Carolyn's breasts and commented on her hips, according to testimony.
Relationships (4)
Mr. Everdell formally addresses the judge as 'your Honor' while presenting a legal argument.
Jane is a witness whose testimony is being used to argue for Ms. Maxwell's guilt.
Annie is a witness whose testimony is being used to argue for Ms. Maxwell's guilt.
Carolyn is a witness whose testimony is being used to argue for Ms. Maxwell's guilt.
Key Quotes (2)
"the government's theory of the case and the proof that's been elicited through the testimony is that she was an active participant in all aspects of the charges."Source
— Mr. Everdell
(Arguing that the evidence presented does not support a 'conscious avoidance' instruction because it points to direct involvement by the defendant.)
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"These are all active-participant measures. This is someone that's not consciously avoiding."Source
— Mr. Everdell
(Concluding his argument by summarizing the nature of the actions described in witness testimonies as evidence of direct participation, not avoidance.)
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