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This document is a page of concluding remarks from a judge to a jury, filed on December 18, 2021, in the criminal case against Ms. Maxwell. The judge instructs the jurors on their duty to deliberate based solely on the evidence and law, to determine if the Government has met its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and to avoid being swayed by sympathy. The instructions also guide the jurors on how to interact during deliberations, encouraging open discussion while also urging them to hold fast to their own conscientious beliefs.
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Mentioned as the individual charged with a crime whose case the jury must decide. ("...the crime with which Ms. Maxwe...
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| Members of the jury | Jurors |
The recipients of the instructions, tasked with deliberating and reaching a verdict in the case.
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| Government | Government agency |
The prosecuting party in the case, which has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. ("...whether the ...
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2021-12-18
The judge instructs the jury on how to conduct their deliberations to reach a verdict in the case against Ms. Maxwell.
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The document describes the Government as the party needing to prove its case against Ms. Maxwell, who is the one charged with a crime.
The entire document consists of the judge providing binding legal instructions to the jury on how to perform their duties.
Key Quotes (4)
"It is for you, and you alone, to weigh the evidence in this case and determine whether the Government has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each of the essential elements of the crime with which Ms. Maxwell is charged."Source
— Judge (unnamed)
(Instructing the jury on their sole responsibility to evaluate the evidence and the government's burden of proof.)
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"You must base your verdict solely on the evidence or lack of evidence and these instructions as to the law, and you are obliged under your oath as jurors to follow the law as I have instructed you, whether you agree or disagree with the particular law in question."Source
— Judge (unnamed)
(Emphasizing the legal basis for the jury's verdict.)
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"Under your oath as jurors, you are not to be swayed by sympathy."Source
— Judge (unnamed)
(Warning the jury against letting emotion influence their decision.)
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"On the other hand, do not surrender your honest convictions and beliefs solely because of the opinions of your fellow jurors or because you are outnumbered."Source
— Judge (unnamed)
(Advising jurors on maintaining individual conviction during group deliberation.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 563 Filed 12/18/21 Page 162 of 167
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CONCLUDING REMARKS
Members of the jury, that about concludes my instructions to you. The most important part of this case, members of the jury, is the part that you as jurors are now about to play as you deliberate on the issues of fact. It is for you, and you alone, to weigh the evidence in this case and determine whether the Government has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each of the essential elements of the crime with which Ms. Maxwell is charged. If the Government has succeeded, your verdict should be guilty as to that charge; if it has failed, your verdict should be not guilty as to that charge.
You must base your verdict solely on the evidence or lack of evidence and these instructions as to the law, and you are obliged under your oath as jurors to follow the law as I have instructed you, whether you agree or disagree with the particular law in question.
Under your oath as jurors, you are not to be swayed by sympathy. You should be guided solely by the evidence presented during the trial and the law as I gave it to you, without regard to the consequences of your decision. You have been chosen to try the issues of fact and reach a verdict on the basis of the evidence or lack of evidence. If you let sympathy interfere with your clear thinking, there is a risk that you will not arrive at a just verdict.
As you deliberate, please listen to the opinions of your fellow jurors, and ask for an opportunity to express your own views. Every juror should be heard. No one juror should hold center stage in the jury room and no one juror should control or monopolize the deliberations. If, after listening to your fellow jurors and if, after stating your own view, you become convinced that your view is wrong, do not hesitate because of stubbornness or pride to change your view. On the other hand, do not surrender your honest convictions and beliefs solely because of the opinions of your fellow jurors or because you are outnumbered. Your final vote must reflect your conscientious belief as to how the issues should be decided.
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