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Events
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Court transcript (summation/closing argument)
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Summary
This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) recording the defense summation by Ms. Menninger on August 10, 2022. Menninger argues that a key witness's testimony is inconsistent, specifically highlighting that the witness admitted she does not recall Ghislaine Maxwell touching her, giving her massage instructions, or being present during specific sexual acts with Jeffrey Epstein, contradicting the government's narrative.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Menninger | Defense Attorney |
Delivering the summation/closing argument, pointing out inconsistencies in witness testimony.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
Accused of directing abuse and being present during sexual acts; defense argues the witness does not recall her actua...
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Perpetrator |
Subject of the massages and sexual acts described in the testimony.
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| Unnamed Witness ('She') | Witness/Victim |
The individual whose testimony is being analyzed for inconsistencies regarding memory of Maxwell's involvement.
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| The Government | Prosecution |
Referenced as having made claims in their closing argument that the defense is refuting.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting agency listed in footer.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (implied by Bates stamp DOJ-OGR).
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Timeline (3 events)
2019-12-XX
Prior statement by the witness where she said she had no recollection if Ghislaine touched her.
Unknown
Unnamed Witness
2022-08-10
Filing date of the court document containing the summation.
Courtroom
Ms. Menninger
Jury (implied 'you')
Unknown
Alleged sexual encounters involving Jeffrey Epstein (massages, oral sex, intercourse).
Unknown
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Implied by case number and reporter information.
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Relationships (3)
Discussion of whether Maxwell directed the witness on how to massage Epstein.
Testimony regarding massages, oral sex, and intercourse.
Menninger referencing cross-examination: 'She told me, I don't remember.'
Key Quotes (4)
"she told you she was not sure that Maxwell ever touched her during these encounters."Source
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"she said she doesn't recall Ghislaine ever giving her a talk about how to massage Jeffrey."Source
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"she has no memory of Ghislaine being present when Epstein engaged in sexual contact with her."Source
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"Never saw this oral sex she said she had to perform in the orgy"Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 106 of 257 2940
LCKCmax5 Summation - Ms. Menninger
LCKCmax5 Summation - Ms. Menninger
1 specifically, she's not sure -- you heard the government say
2 their stories were all remarkably similar because they each had
3 their breasts touched. In the trial testimony, she told you
4 she was not sure that Maxwell ever touched her during these
5 encounters. She does not have a recollection, she said in
6 December of 2019, if Ghislaine touched her during these
7 encounters. At trial, she said she doesn't remember that, but
8 it's written here and the government notes, she's not sure
9 Maxwell ever kissed her.
10 She also, the government told you in their closing,
11 that Ghislaine was giving her directions about how to massage
12 Jeffrey Epstein, but that's not what she said on the stand.
13 She said she doesn't recall Ghislaine ever giving her a talk
14 about how to massage Jeffrey.
15 And what other things does she say she doesn't know
16 that Ghislaine ever saw? Never saw this oral sex she said she
17 had to perform in the orgy, she said she never saw hand jobs,
18 she said he never used sex toys on her, she said Ghislaine
19 never saw her have intercourse, and, in fact, she has no memory
20 of Ghislaine being present when Epstein engaged in sexual
21 contact with her. She told me, I don't remember.
22 If she doesn't remember ever being alone in the room
23 with him, then she also doesn't remember the story that she
24 told you on direct about the first time with Ghislaine. And
25 that's also what she confirmed to me on the stand, she had no
2 their stories were all remarkably similar because they each had
3 their breasts touched. In the trial testimony, she told you
4 she was not sure that Maxwell ever touched her during these
5 encounters. She does not have a recollection, she said in
6 December of 2019, if Ghislaine touched her during these
7 encounters. At trial, she said she doesn't remember that, but
8 it's written here and the government notes, she's not sure
9 Maxwell ever kissed her.
10 She also, the government told you in their closing,
11 that Ghislaine was giving her directions about how to massage
12 Jeffrey Epstein, but that's not what she said on the stand.
13 She said she doesn't recall Ghislaine ever giving her a talk
14 about how to massage Jeffrey.
15 And what other things does she say she doesn't know
16 that Ghislaine ever saw? Never saw this oral sex she said she
17 had to perform in the orgy, she said she never saw hand jobs,
18 she said he never used sex toys on her, she said Ghislaine
19 never saw her have intercourse, and, in fact, she has no memory
20 of Ghislaine being present when Epstein engaged in sexual
21 contact with her. She told me, I don't remember.
22 If she doesn't remember ever being alone in the room
23 with him, then she also doesn't remember the story that she
24 told you on direct about the first time with Ghislaine. And
25 that's also what she confirmed to me on the stand, she had no
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