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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, detailing the cross-examination of a witness, Mr. Alessi, regarding his time working for Mr. Epstein. The questioning focuses on the number and age of women present at a house, with the questioner suggesting they were hired for massages and the witness insisting they were guests. The witness confirms his belief that the women were over 20, and an objection is sustained regarding a question about their "proper age."
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Mr. Alessi | Witness |
Being cross-examined about his time working for Mr. Epstein.
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| Mr. Epstein | Employer |
Mentioned as the person for whom Mr. Alessi worked and who was provided with massages.
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| MS. COMEY | Attorney |
Objects to the form of a question directed at the witness.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Sustains an objection and asks for clarification.
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| MR. PAGLIUCA | Attorney |
Conducting the cross-examination of Mr. Alessi.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting service.
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Timeline (2 events)
Cross-examination of witness Mr. Alessi by attorney Mr. Pagliuca, with an objection from Ms. Comey sustained by the court.
Courtroom
Testimony describes recurring events where 50 to 100+ people, allegedly hired to give massages, were present at a house. The witness describes them as guests.
the house
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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Mentioned as the location where people, described as guests by the witness, were present.
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Relationships (3)
The transcript states, "when you were working for Mr. Epstein," indicating an employer-employee relationship.
Mr. Pagliuca is the attorney conducting the cross-examination of Mr. Alessi, the witness.
Ms. Comey objects to a question posed by Mr. Pagliuca, indicating they are opposing counsel in a legal proceeding.
Key Quotes (4)
"Sir, I repeat it again, I don't know if they were called to give massages. They were at the house as guests. That's all I know."Source
— Mr. Alessi
(Responding to a question about whether he recalled people being hired to give massages.)
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"Your Honor, I'm going to object to form."Source
— MS. COMEY
(Objecting to a question about whether the witness had any doubt that the girls giving massages were not of proper age.)
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"Sustained. Can you clarify."Source
— THE COURT
(Ruling on Ms. Comey's objection and addressing the questioning attorney.)
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"I'm trying to be precise with this question for impeachment purposes, your Honor."Source
— MR. PAGLIUCA
(Explaining the purpose of his line of questioning to the judge after an objection was sustained.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 749 Filed 08/10/22 Page 105 of 236 1009
LC3Cmax3 Alessi - cross
LC3Cmax3 Alessi - cross
1 Q. That wasn't my question, Mr. Alessi. You recall that
2 during your time there, there would be between about 50 and 100
3 people that were hired to give massages. Do you recall that?
4 A. Sir, I repeat it again, I don't know if they were called to
5 give massages. They were at the house as guests. That's all I
6 know.
7 Q. Okay. Between 50 and 100 people?
8 A. Probably more.
9 Q. And in your view, they all appeared to be over the age of
10 20; correct?
11 A. Yes, sir.
12 Q. In your view, they could have been 18, 19, 20, or 25;
13 right?
14 A. Yes, sir.
15 Q. Isn't it true that when you were working for Mr. Epstein,
16 you didn't have any doubt that the girls that provided him with
17 massages were not of the proper age; correct?
18 A. Can you repeat the question.
19 Q. When you were working for Mr. Epstein, you didn't have any
20 doubt that the girls who provided him with massages were not of
21 proper age; correct?
22 MS. COMEY: Your Honor, I'm going to object to form.
23 THE COURT: Sustained. Can you clarify.
24 MR. PAGLIUCA: I'm trying to be precise with this
25 question for impeachment purposes, your Honor. So I will ask a
2 during your time there, there would be between about 50 and 100
3 people that were hired to give massages. Do you recall that?
4 A. Sir, I repeat it again, I don't know if they were called to
5 give massages. They were at the house as guests. That's all I
6 know.
7 Q. Okay. Between 50 and 100 people?
8 A. Probably more.
9 Q. And in your view, they all appeared to be over the age of
10 20; correct?
11 A. Yes, sir.
12 Q. In your view, they could have been 18, 19, 20, or 25;
13 right?
14 A. Yes, sir.
15 Q. Isn't it true that when you were working for Mr. Epstein,
16 you didn't have any doubt that the girls that provided him with
17 massages were not of the proper age; correct?
18 A. Can you repeat the question.
19 Q. When you were working for Mr. Epstein, you didn't have any
20 doubt that the girls who provided him with massages were not of
21 proper age; correct?
22 MS. COMEY: Your Honor, I'm going to object to form.
23 THE COURT: Sustained. Can you clarify.
24 MR. PAGLIUCA: I'm trying to be precise with this
25 question for impeachment purposes, your Honor. So I will ask a
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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