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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a discussion about admitting testimony from a witness. An attorney, Ms. Sternheim, argues that testimony about a conversation with a woman named 'Kate' regarding Jeffrey Epstein is necessary to show Kate's financial motive and bias, suggesting she is interested in a 'windfall'. The government, represented by Mr. Rohrbach, objects to this line of testimony.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MS. STERNHEIM | Attorney |
Speaker in the court transcript, arguing to admit testimony.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Speaker in the court transcript, questioning the purpose of the proffered testimony.
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| Kate | Witness |
Subject of a proposed testimony. An unnamed witness had conversations with her regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
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| Jeffrey Epstein |
Mentioned as the subject of a conversation between an unnamed witness and 'Kate'.
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| MR. ROHRBACH | Attorney |
Speaker in the court transcript, representing the government and making an objection.
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| Loftus |
Mentioned in the header, possibly the witness being examined ('Loftus - direct').
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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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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| The Government | government agency |
Mentioned as having an objection to the testimony, represented by Mr. Rohrbach.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A court discussion regarding the admissibility of a witness's testimony. Ms. Sternheim argues that the testimony about conversations with 'Kate' is to show Kate's financial bias and motive, while the government objects.
Courtroom
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Implied by the name of the court reporting agency, 'SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.'
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Relationships (4)
Ms. Sternheim is an attorney addressing the judge (THE COURT) in a formal court proceeding.
Mr. Rohrbach is an attorney representing the government, addressing the judge (THE COURT) in a formal court proceeding.
They represent opposing sides in a legal matter. Ms. Sternheim is offering testimony, and Mr. Rohrbach, for the government, is objecting to it.
Kate had a conversation with a witness 'regarding the subject of Jeffrey Epstein'. Ms. Sternheim's argument suggests Kate may be positioning herself as a victim for financial gain.
Key Quotes (3)
"fell right into my lap."Source
— Kate
(A quote attributed to Kate by an unnamed witness, regarding the subject of Jeffrey Epstein. This is part of the proffered testimony being discussed.)
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"It certainly shows motive and bias on the part of Kate. There is a monetary issue here."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(Explaining the purpose for offering the testimony about Kate's conversation.)
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Quote #2
"It sounds more like someone who is interested in a windfall."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(Characterizing Kate's alleged statement and motive, suggesting she is seeking financial gain rather than being a victim.)
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Quote #3
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 761 Filed 08/10/22 Page 146 of 246 2441
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Loftus - direct
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Loftus - direct
1 MS. STERNHEIM: I'd appreciate that so that I can have
2 all of the documents in front of me.
3 THE COURT: Okay.
4 MS. STERNHEIM: Thank you very much.
5 THE COURT: Just so I can marinate on it. So the
6 basic idea is that you want this witness to testify about one
7 or two conversations that he had with this witness, who we're
8 calling Kate, the one or two conversations that he had with
9 Kate in which -- and his proffered testimony is that, at one
10 point, Kate said, regarding the subject of Jeffrey Epstein,
11 that it, quote, fell right into my lap.
12 MS. STERNHEIM: That's correct.
13 THE COURT: Let's start with that one. What is the
14 purpose for which it is being offered?
15 MS. STERNHEIM: It certainly shows motive and bias on
16 the part of Kate. There is a monetary issue here. That is not
17 the statement of someone who feels that they are a victim as
18 much as they feel -- it suggests that it's an opportunity that
19 is anything but placing her in the category of victim. It
20 sounds more like someone who is interested in a windfall.
21 THE COURT: So broadly stated, the purpose for which
22 it's being offered?
23 MS. STERNHEIM: Is her bias and motive.
24 THE COURT: And the government's objection?
25 MR. ROHRBACH: The government's objection is that this
2 all of the documents in front of me.
3 THE COURT: Okay.
4 MS. STERNHEIM: Thank you very much.
5 THE COURT: Just so I can marinate on it. So the
6 basic idea is that you want this witness to testify about one
7 or two conversations that he had with this witness, who we're
8 calling Kate, the one or two conversations that he had with
9 Kate in which -- and his proffered testimony is that, at one
10 point, Kate said, regarding the subject of Jeffrey Epstein,
11 that it, quote, fell right into my lap.
12 MS. STERNHEIM: That's correct.
13 THE COURT: Let's start with that one. What is the
14 purpose for which it is being offered?
15 MS. STERNHEIM: It certainly shows motive and bias on
16 the part of Kate. There is a monetary issue here. That is not
17 the statement of someone who feels that they are a victim as
18 much as they feel -- it suggests that it's an opportunity that
19 is anything but placing her in the category of victim. It
20 sounds more like someone who is interested in a windfall.
21 THE COURT: So broadly stated, the purpose for which
22 it's being offered?
23 MS. STERNHEIM: Is her bias and motive.
24 THE COURT: And the government's objection?
25 MR. ROHRBACH: The government's objection is that this
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