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This document is a transcript from a legal proceeding, filed on August 22, 2022, in which a judge explains the reasoning behind the sentence for Ms. Maxwell. The judge states the sentence must reflect the gravity of her offense, her pivotal role, and the harm caused, while also serving as a deterrent to others. The judge explicitly notes that Ms. Maxwell's wealth and high profile are not factors in the punishment, but rather the principle that no one is above the law.
People (1)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of a sentencing hearing. The document details the judge's reasoning for her sentence based on her conduct...
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| Name | Type | Context |
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| probation department | government agency |
Mentioned as having stated that a significant sentence should promote general deterrence.
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| Court | government agency |
The entity imposing the sentence, referred to as "this Court" by the speaker (the judge).
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting service.
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2022-08-22
A judge is delivering a statement explaining the rationale for the sentence being imposed on Ms. Maxwell, focusing on the gravity of the offense, harm to victims, and the need for deterrence.
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Ms. Maxwell
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Key Quotes (3)
"The sentence I impose must reflect the gravity of Ms. Maxwell's conduct, of Ms. Maxwell's offense, the pivotal role she played in facilitating the offense, and the significant and lasting harm it inflicted."Source
— Judge
(The judge is outlining the factors that must be considered in determining the sentence for Ms. Maxwell.)
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"A substantial sentence will send an unmistakable message that those who engage in and facilitate the sexual abuse and trafficking of underaged victims will be held accountable by the law."Source
— Judge
(Explaining the importance of general deterrence as a factor in the sentencing.)
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"But let me be clear that Ms. Maxwell is wealthy or that this case is high profile is not a basis for increasing punishment in any regard, but the rule of law demands, and this Court must ensure that, whether you are rich or poor, powerful or entirely unknown, nobody is above the law."Source
— Judge
(Clarifying that the sentence is based on the rule of law and not the defendant's wealth or status, emphasizing that justice is blind.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 779 Filed 08/22/22 Page 92 of 101
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1 The sentence I impose must reflect the gravity of
2 Ms. Maxwell's conduct, of Ms. Maxwell's offense, the pivotal
3 role she played in facilitating the offense, and the
4 significant and lasting harm it inflicted. So, too, must the
5 sentence promote respect for the law, provide just punishment,
6 and afford adequate deterrence.
7 As I have described, this scheme was long-lasting, it
8 was far-reaching, it was horribly damaging to the victims.
9 Just punishment and promotion of respect for the law, it
10 demands a substantial sentence that meets the scope of the
11 conduct and the scope of the harm.
12 Moreover, general deterrence is critically important
13 to the sentence I will impose. A substantial sentence will
14 send an unmistakable message that those who engage in and
15 facilitate the sexual abuse and trafficking of underaged
16 victims will be held accountable by the law.
17 As the probation department stated, a significant
18 sentence should promote general deterrence against the
19 exploitation and degradation of humans made possible by this
20 offense, and I fully agree. But let me be clear that
21 Ms. Maxwell is wealthy or that this case is high profile is not
22 a basis for increasing punishment in any regard, but the rule
23 of law demands, and this Court must ensure that, whether you
24 are rich or poor, powerful or entirely unknown, nobody is above
25 the law. That message serves the important interest in
2 Ms. Maxwell's conduct, of Ms. Maxwell's offense, the pivotal
3 role she played in facilitating the offense, and the
4 significant and lasting harm it inflicted. So, too, must the
5 sentence promote respect for the law, provide just punishment,
6 and afford adequate deterrence.
7 As I have described, this scheme was long-lasting, it
8 was far-reaching, it was horribly damaging to the victims.
9 Just punishment and promotion of respect for the law, it
10 demands a substantial sentence that meets the scope of the
11 conduct and the scope of the harm.
12 Moreover, general deterrence is critically important
13 to the sentence I will impose. A substantial sentence will
14 send an unmistakable message that those who engage in and
15 facilitate the sexual abuse and trafficking of underaged
16 victims will be held accountable by the law.
17 As the probation department stated, a significant
18 sentence should promote general deterrence against the
19 exploitation and degradation of humans made possible by this
20 offense, and I fully agree. But let me be clear that
21 Ms. Maxwell is wealthy or that this case is high profile is not
22 a basis for increasing punishment in any regard, but the rule
23 of law demands, and this Court must ensure that, whether you
24 are rich or poor, powerful or entirely unknown, nobody is above
25 the law. That message serves the important interest in
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