📧 Communication
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From
Ms. Comey
Linked to Ms. Comey
To
The Court
THE COURT
Date
August 10, 2022
Subject
Objection to Defense Opening
Message Content
Ms. Comey objects that the defense is violating a pretrial ruling by arguing the government is targeting the defendant. The Court clarifies that the defense can argue witnesses are using the defendant as a scapegoat, but cannot attack the prosecution's motives.
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Document Summary
This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) recording a sidebar conference during the opening statements of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. Prosecutor Ms. Comey objects that the defense is improperly arguing the government is targeting the defendant, violating a pretrial ruling. The Court rules that while the defense cannot attack the prosecution's motives, they are permitted to argue that witnesses are using the defendant as a scapegoat or stand-in.
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