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This document is a transcript of a court proceeding, specifically the opening statement by defense attorney Ms. Sternheim in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Sternheim argues that the jury must focus solely on Maxwell's alleged actions, not Epstein's, and contends the government's case is built on the unreliable testimony of four accusers whose memories have been corrupted over time and who are motivated by money.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Sternheim | Attorney |
Identified as the speaker giving the opening statement.
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| Epstein |
Mentioned in the context of his conduct and crimes, which the speaker argues are separate from the defendant's.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
The person being represented by the legal team. The opening statement is about the charges against her.
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| Christian Everdell | Attorney / Colleague |
Named as one of the speaker's colleagues representing Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| Laura Menninger | Attorney / Colleague |
Named as one of the speaker's colleagues representing Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| Jeffrey Pagliuca | Attorney / Colleague |
Named as one of the speaker's colleagues representing Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting service that transcribed the document.
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2022-08-10
An opening statement was made by Ms. Sternheim on behalf of her client, Ghislaine Maxwell, in case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN.
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Ms. Sternheim states, "I stand before you proud to represent Ghislaine Maxwell."
Ms. Sternheim refers to Christian Everdell as one of her "colleagues" on the defense team.
Ms. Sternheim refers to Laura Menninger as one of her "colleagues" on the defense team.
Ms. Sternheim refers to Jeffrey Pagliuca as one of her "colleagues" on the defense team.
The defense attorney is making a point to separate Ghislaine's conduct from Epstein's, indicating a known association that is central to the case.
Key Quotes (3)
"But you are not here to judge whether Epstein committed the crimes, you are not here to judge whether the government could prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Epstein committed the crimes - you are here to determine whether the government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Ghislaine Maxwell has committed the crimes charged."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Instructing the jury on their specific role in the trial, distinguishing between judging Epstein and judging Ghislaine Maxwell.)
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"This case is about memory, manipulation, and money."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Summarizing the defense's central argument about the nature of the case and the motivations of the accusers.)
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"The government's proof, the government's story relies on the claims of four accusers, four who will say that Ghislaine prepared them or - to use a term that you will hear"Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Outlining the basis of the government's case, which the defense intends to challenge.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 42 of 106
LBTCMAX2
Opening - Ms. Sternheim
LBTCMAX2
Opening - Ms. Sternheim
1 government has already previewed, which revolves around
2 Epstein's conduct, not Ghislaine's.
3 But you are not here to judge whether Epstein
4 committed the crimes, you are not here to judge whether the
5 government could prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Epstein
6 committed the crimes - you are here to determine whether the
7 government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Ghislaine
8 Maxwell has committed the crimes charged. When all is said and
9 done, the evidence will show that the government cannot because
10 Ghislaine did not.
11 Now, together with my colleagues - Christian Everdell,
12 Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca - I stand before you
13 proud to represent Ghislaine Maxwell.
14 This case is about memory, manipulation, and money.
15 As you will see, the accusations that you will hear from the
16 mouths of four accusers - not like the hundreds that the
17 government suggested you would hear from - you will hear from
18 them and they will recount their memories, memories of a
19 quarter century ago, memories that have been corrupted by
20 things that have happened throughout the years, manipulated by
21 a narcissistic man and self-interested civil lawyers, and a
22 desire for a big jackpot of money.
23 The government's proof, the government's story relies
24 on the claims of four accusers, four who will say that
25 Ghislaine prepared them or - to use a term that you will hear
2 Epstein's conduct, not Ghislaine's.
3 But you are not here to judge whether Epstein
4 committed the crimes, you are not here to judge whether the
5 government could prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Epstein
6 committed the crimes - you are here to determine whether the
7 government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Ghislaine
8 Maxwell has committed the crimes charged. When all is said and
9 done, the evidence will show that the government cannot because
10 Ghislaine did not.
11 Now, together with my colleagues - Christian Everdell,
12 Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca - I stand before you
13 proud to represent Ghislaine Maxwell.
14 This case is about memory, manipulation, and money.
15 As you will see, the accusations that you will hear from the
16 mouths of four accusers - not like the hundreds that the
17 government suggested you would hear from - you will hear from
18 them and they will recount their memories, memories of a
19 quarter century ago, memories that have been corrupted by
20 things that have happened throughout the years, manipulated by
21 a narcissistic man and self-interested civil lawyers, and a
22 desire for a big jackpot of money.
23 The government's proof, the government's story relies
24 on the claims of four accusers, four who will say that
25 Ghislaine prepared them or - to use a term that you will hear
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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