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This document is an excerpt from an opening statement by Ms. Sternheim in a trial, likely involving Ghislaine Maxwell, filed on August 10, 2022. It details how Jeffrey Epstein manipulated individuals, including Ghislaine, over 15 to 25 years ago. The statement also discusses how Epstein's estate established a compensation fund from which accusers received millions of dollars, and how these women easily included Ghislaine Maxwell in their claims, implying the focus should remain on Epstein.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Sternheim | Speaker |
Delivering an opening statement in a trial.
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| Jeffrey Epstein |
Manipulated people, groomed individuals, his estate set up a compensation fund, central figure in the allegations.
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| Ghislaine |
Included in Epstein's manipulation, seen as an easy target for lawsuits alongside Epstein.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell |
On trial, women included her in their claims, associated with Epstein.
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| Accusers | Claimants/Victims |
Manipulated, received millions from Epstein's estate via a compensation fund, will testify.
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| Civil attorneys | Attorneys |
Saw Epstein and Ghislaine as easy targets for lawsuits.
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| Women | Claimants/Victims |
Received millions of dollars from Epstein's estate, included Ghislaine Maxwell in their claims.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
Court reporting service for the legal proceedings.
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Timeline (4 events)
15 to over 25 years ago
Jeffrey Epstein manipulated people around him, including Ghislaine, and groomed individuals to engage in acts with him.
An opening statement delivered by Ms. Sternheim in a trial, likely involving Ghislaine Maxwell.
Epstein's estate set up a victim's compensation fund.
Epstein's estate
Relationships (4)
Epstein manipulated people around him, including Ghislaine. Civil attorneys saw both as easy targets for lawsuits.
Epstein groomed them to engage in acts and manipulated them. His estate paid them compensation.
Women included Ghislaine Maxwell in their claims, and she is on trial because of her association with Epstein.
Ms. Sternheim is delivering an opening statement in the trial where Ghislaine Maxwell is the defendant.
Key Quotes (2)
"Manipulation. Yes, Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the world around him and the people around him."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Part of the opening statement describing Jeffrey Epstein's actions.)
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"Each accuser who applied to the fund – who will testify here – received millions of dollars from Epstein’s estate, and it made it very easy for these women to include Ghislaine Maxwell when it really always was about Epstein."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Part of the opening statement discussing the compensation fund and the inclusion of Ghislaine Maxwell in claims.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 43 of 106 47
LBTCMAX2
1 in this trial through expert testimony – groomed them to engage
2 in acts with Epstein.
3 Now, we’re talking about events that took place 15 to
4 over 25 years ago, and as we all know, memories fade over time,
5 and in this case, you will learn that not only have memories
6 faded, but they have been contaminated by outside information,
7 constant media reports and other influences.
8 Manipulation. Yes, Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the
9 world around him and the people around him. He
10 compartmentalized his life, showing only what he wanted to show
11 to the people around him, including Ghislaine. You will hear
12 that the accusers themselves were manipulated by those around
13 them, especially civil attorneys who saw Epstein and Ghislaine
14 as easy targets for lawsuits and, of course, money.
15 As you heard, Epstein’s estate set up a victim’s
16 compensation fund to pay accusers who claimed to be of a
17 certain age and have had contact with Epstein. But those
18 claims met the most minimal requirements, and certainly not
19 proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The fund did not challenge
20 the accusers, did not check facts, didn’t ask questions. Each
21 accuser who applied to the fund – who will testify here –
22 received millions of dollars from Epstein’s estate, and it made
23 it very easy for these women to include Ghislaine Maxwell when
24 it really always was about Epstein.
25 Now, Ghislaine Maxwell is on trial because of her
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00016153
LBTCMAX2
1 in this trial through expert testimony – groomed them to engage
2 in acts with Epstein.
3 Now, we’re talking about events that took place 15 to
4 over 25 years ago, and as we all know, memories fade over time,
5 and in this case, you will learn that not only have memories
6 faded, but they have been contaminated by outside information,
7 constant media reports and other influences.
8 Manipulation. Yes, Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the
9 world around him and the people around him. He
10 compartmentalized his life, showing only what he wanted to show
11 to the people around him, including Ghislaine. You will hear
12 that the accusers themselves were manipulated by those around
13 them, especially civil attorneys who saw Epstein and Ghislaine
14 as easy targets for lawsuits and, of course, money.
15 As you heard, Epstein’s estate set up a victim’s
16 compensation fund to pay accusers who claimed to be of a
17 certain age and have had contact with Epstein. But those
18 claims met the most minimal requirements, and certainly not
19 proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The fund did not challenge
20 the accusers, did not check facts, didn’t ask questions. Each
21 accuser who applied to the fund – who will testify here –
22 received millions of dollars from Epstein’s estate, and it made
23 it very easy for these women to include Ghislaine Maxwell when
24 it really always was about Epstein.
25 Now, Ghislaine Maxwell is on trial because of her
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00016153
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