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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a portion of the cross-examination of a witness named Jane by a lawyer, Ms. Menninger. The questioning focuses on whether Jane's cooperation with the government was motivated by potential financial gain from civil litigation against the Estate of Epstein and Ms. Maxwell, as well as a victims' compensation fund. The transcript also captures procedural discussions between the lawyers and the Court regarding the timing of witnesses.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Presiding over the court proceedings, interacting with the lawyers.
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| Ms. Menninger | Lawyer |
Conducting the cross-examination of the witness, Jane.
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| Jane | Witness |
The person being cross-examined regarding her motivations for testifying.
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| Epstein |
Mentioned in the context of his estate being involved in civil litigation.
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| Ms. Maxwell |
Mentioned as a party in civil litigation alongside the Estate of Epstein.
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| Ms. Moe | Lawyer |
A lawyer present in the courtroom, responding to the Court's questions.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Estate of Epstein | Estate |
Mentioned as a defendant in civil litigation brought by the witness.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
The court reporting agency that transcribed the proceedings.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
Cross-examination of a witness named Jane regarding her motivations for testifying, including potential benefits from civil litigation and a victims' compensation fund.
Courtroom in the Southern District
Locations (1)
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Implied by the name of the court reporting agency, SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
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Relationships (5)
Ms. Menninger is a lawyer conducting an adversarial cross-examination of Jane, who is a witness.
Jane is involved in civil litigation against Ms. Maxwell.
The Court is the presiding judge interacting with Ms. Menninger, a lawyer in the case, about her questioning technique.
Key Quotes (4)
"-- you knew that cooperating with the government, including testifying, would benefit you in your civil litigation against the Estate of Epstein and Ms. Maxwell?"Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Questioning the witness, Jane, during cross-examination about her motives for testifying.)
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"I'll never win this argument with a lawyer, but I always think it's a better question just to ask them did you know. But you do you."Source
— THE COURT
(Commenting on Ms. Menninger's style of questioning during the cross-examination.)
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Quote #2
"Your Honor, if possible, it would be helpful to have a sense of timing for the duration of cross for timing of next witnesses."Source
— Ms. Moe
(Addressing the court on a procedural matter regarding the schedule.)
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Quote #3
"No, your Honor. I have low blood"Source
— Ms. Menninger
(Responding to the Court's suggestion that she slowed her questioning because she was looking forward to lunch.)
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Quote #4
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 745 Filed 08/10/22 Page 167 of 264
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Jane - cross
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Jane - cross
1 THE COURT: It's cross, so --
2 MS. MENNINGER: Right. Why not?
3 -- you knew that cooperating with the government,
4 including testifying, would benefit you in your civil
5 litigation against the Estate of Epstein and Ms. Maxwell? And
6 then the same question with respect to the victims'
7 compensation fund.
8 THE COURT: I'll never win this argument with a
9 lawyer, but I always think it's a better question just to ask
10 them did you know. But you do you.
11 Okay. Any objection to that question?
12 MS. MOE: No, your Honor.
13 THE COURT: And the same formed question with respect
14 to the victim compensation fund?
15 MS. MOE: Yes, your Honor.
16 THE COURT: Okay. Good.
17 Anything else we can take up? And if not --
18 MS. MOE: Your Honor, if possible, it would be helpful
19 to have a sense of timing for the duration of cross for timing
20 of next witnesses.
21 THE COURT: Okay. Ms. Menninger?
22 You took your foot off the gas for about the last half
23 an hour there. Was that because you were looking forward to
24 have some time during lunch or --
25 MS. MENNINGER: No, your Honor. I have low blood
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
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