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Summary
This document is a transcript of a defense summation by Ms. Menninger in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. The attorney argues for Maxwell's acquittal by claiming a lack of concrete evidence, such as phone records, and emphasizing that mere presence at a location or knowledge of a plan without participation is insufficient for a conviction. She reminds the jury that suspicion is not proof beyond a reasonable doubt and that Maxwell is presumed innocent.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Menninger | Defense Attorney (implied) |
Mentioned in the header as the speaker for the summation.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the summation, accused of crimes. Mentioned throughout the document.
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| Kate | Alleged victim or witness |
Mentioned as someone with whom "nothing illegal happened".
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| Carolyn | Alleged victim |
Mentioned in relation to "Counts Five and Six, the sex trafficking counts".
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| Epstein | Associate of Ghislaine Maxwell |
Mentioned as the owner of properties that Ghislaine Maxwell helped manage.
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| Sarah Kellen | Witness or associate |
Mentioned as being present at some location ("You've seen Sarah Kellen was there.").
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| The Judge | Presiding Judge |
Mentioned as the person who will provide legal instructions to the jury.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| The government | government agency |
Referred to as the prosecuting party in the case.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the document, likely the court reporting service.
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Timeline (4 events)
2022-08-10
Summation by Ms. Menninger in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Courtroom (implied)
Locations (3)
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A place Ghislaine Maxwell went to.
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Mentioned in relation to a trip to New York.
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A place Ghislaine Maxwell traveled to and visited in the 2000s.
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Relationships (3)
The document states that Ghislaine Maxwell "helped to manage Epstein's properties" and was allegedly the "one orchestrating massages".
The document places them at the same location, stating "You've seen Sarah Kellen was there."
The document states that the sex trafficking counts (Five and Six) relate to Carolyn.
Key Quotes (5)
"And Kate, as we've already told you, nothing illegal happened with Kate."Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Arguing that no crime was committed involving a person named Kate.)
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Quote #1
"mere presence at the scene of the alleged crime does not, by itself, does not make someone a member of the conspiracy."Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Explaining a legal principle to the jury regarding conspiracy charges.)
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Quote #2
"knowledge without participation in the unlawful plan is also not sufficient to convict."Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Instructing the jury on the requirements for a conviction.)
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Quote #3
"She must have known is not proof beyond a reasonable doubt."Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Arguing that a feeling or suspicion is not sufficient legal proof for a conviction.)
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Quote #4
"The law presumes, as you sit here today, as I stand here today, that Ghislaine Maxwell is innocent of all the"Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Reminding the jury of the presumption of innocence for the defendant.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 151 of 257
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anywhere. While she went to New York the one time before New
Mexico, Ghislaine Maxwell wasn't there, had nothing to do with
it. And Kate, as we've already told you, nothing illegal
happened with Kate.
Counts Five and Six, the sex trafficking counts, these
are the counts that relate to Carolyn.
Now, the government wants you to believe that because
Ghislaine Maxwell traveled to Palm Beach at some points in that
period and helped to manage Epstein's properties, she was the
one orchestrating massages, despite the fact that you've seen
no proof of that, no message pads, no phone records, nothing.
You've seen Sarah Kellen was there.
The Judge is also going to explain to you that mere
presence is not enough -- mere presence at the scene of the
alleged crime does not, by itself, does not make someone a
member of the conspiracy. And she will also, I expect,
instruct you that knowledge without participation in the
unlawful plan is also not sufficient to convict. In other
words, you cannot conclude Ghislaine was a member of the
conspiracy simply because she visited Palm Beach in the 2000s,
nor can you convict her because you have some nagging sense
that she must have known. She must have known is not proof
beyond a reasonable doubt.
The law presumes, as you sit here today, as I stand
here today, that Ghislaine Maxwell is innocent of all the
Mexico, Ghislaine Maxwell wasn't there, had nothing to do with
it. And Kate, as we've already told you, nothing illegal
happened with Kate.
Counts Five and Six, the sex trafficking counts, these
are the counts that relate to Carolyn.
Now, the government wants you to believe that because
Ghislaine Maxwell traveled to Palm Beach at some points in that
period and helped to manage Epstein's properties, she was the
one orchestrating massages, despite the fact that you've seen
no proof of that, no message pads, no phone records, nothing.
You've seen Sarah Kellen was there.
The Judge is also going to explain to you that mere
presence is not enough -- mere presence at the scene of the
alleged crime does not, by itself, does not make someone a
member of the conspiracy. And she will also, I expect,
instruct you that knowledge without participation in the
unlawful plan is also not sufficient to convict. In other
words, you cannot conclude Ghislaine was a member of the
conspiracy simply because she visited Palm Beach in the 2000s,
nor can you convict her because you have some nagging sense
that she must have known. She must have known is not proof
beyond a reasonable doubt.
The law presumes, as you sit here today, as I stand
here today, that Ghislaine Maxwell is innocent of all the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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