📧 Communication
Courtroom addressCommunication Details
From
MS. STERNHEIM
Linked to Ms. Sternheim
To
["Jury"]
["Jury"]
Date
August 10, 2022
Subject
Defense argument regarding burden of proof and presumption of innocence.
Message Content
Ms. Sternheim argues to the jury that the government has the burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, mentions the presumption of innocence, and contrasts the presence of Ghislaine Maxwell with the absence of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Document Summary
This document is a court transcript from the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, filed on August 10, 2022. It captures a portion of the defense's argument, delivered by Ms. Sternheim, who emphasizes the government's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and reminds the jury of the presumption of innocence. After Ms. Sternheim concludes by contrasting Maxwell's presence with Jeffrey Epstein's absence, the judge calls for a 10-minute break before the government presents its first witness.
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