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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, containing part of an opening statement by defense attorney Ms. Sternheim. She argues that her client, Ghislaine, is being unfairly targeted as a 'scapegoat' and 'convenient stand-in' for the deceased Jeffrey Epstein to satisfy victims seeking justice. The transcript shows another attorney, Ms. Pomerantz, making objections that are overruled by the court.
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| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein |
Mentioned as the deceased individual for whom Ghislaine is allegedly a 'scapegoat' and 'stand-in'. His death is descr...
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| Ms. Pomerantz | Counsel |
An attorney who makes objections during Ms. Sternheim's opening statement.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
The presiding judge who overrules Ms. Pomerantz's objections.
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| Ms. Sternheim | Counsel |
An attorney delivering an opening statement, arguing that her client is a scapegoat for Jeffrey Epstein.
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| Ghislaine | Defendant |
The individual on trial, described by Ms. Sternheim as a 'scapegoat', 'target', and 'convenient stand-in' for Jeffrey...
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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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2022-08-10
An opening statement by Ms. Sternheim in the trial of Ghislaine, where she argues that her client is a scapegoat for Jeffrey Epstein. The statement is interrupted by objections from Ms. Pomerantz, which are overruled by the court.
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The document states Ghislaine had an 'association with Jeffrey Epstein' and is now being positioned as his 'scapegoat' and 'convenient stand-in' after his death.
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"She is a scapegoat for a man who behaved badly."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Part of an opening statement describing the defendant's position in relation to Jeffrey Epstein.)
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"She is a target, a bullseye of anger for women who were or otherwise believed they were victimized by Epstein."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Describing the defendant's role in the aftermath of the Epstein scandal.)
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"Epstein's death left a gaping hole in the pursuit of justice for many of these women."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Explaining the context for why her client is being targeted.)
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"Ghislaine is on trial here, and you heard about the conduct of Jeffrey Epstein. She is filling that hole and filling an empty chair. She is a brand name, she is a lightning rod, she is a convenient stand-in for the man who --"Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Arguing that the defendant is being prosecuted as a proxy for the deceased Jeffrey Epstein.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 44 of 106
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1 association with Jeffrey Epstein. She is a scapegoat for a man
2 who behaved badly.
3 MS. POMERANTZ: Objection.
4 THE COURT: As stated, overruled.
5 MS. STERNHEIM: She is a target, a bullseye of anger
6 for women who were or otherwise believed they were victimized
7 by Epstein. Epstein's death left a gaping hole in the pursuit
8 of justice for many of these women.
9 MS. POMERANTZ: Objection.
10 THE COURT: Overruled as stated.
11 MS. STERNHEIM: Ghislaine is on trial here, and you
12 heard about the conduct of Jeffrey Epstein. She is filling
13 that hole and filling an empty chair. She is a brand name, she
14 is a lightning rod, she is a convenient stand-in for the man
15 who --
16 MS. POMERANTZ: Objection.
17 THE COURT: Let me speak to counsel, please.
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2 who behaved badly.
3 MS. POMERANTZ: Objection.
4 THE COURT: As stated, overruled.
5 MS. STERNHEIM: She is a target, a bullseye of anger
6 for women who were or otherwise believed they were victimized
7 by Epstein. Epstein's death left a gaping hole in the pursuit
8 of justice for many of these women.
9 MS. POMERANTZ: Objection.
10 THE COURT: Overruled as stated.
11 MS. STERNHEIM: Ghislaine is on trial here, and you
12 heard about the conduct of Jeffrey Epstein. She is filling
13 that hole and filling an empty chair. She is a brand name, she
14 is a lightning rod, she is a convenient stand-in for the man
15 who --
16 MS. POMERANTZ: Objection.
17 THE COURT: Let me speak to counsel, please.
18 (Continued on next page)
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SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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