DOJ-OGR-00016157.jpg
649 KB
Extraction Summary
3
People
2
Organizations
1
Locations
3
Events
1
Relationships
2
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Legal document
File Size:
649 KB
Summary
This document is a transcript of the opening statement by Ms. Sternheim, the defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell. Sternheim argues that while four women will testify against Maxwell, the evidence will not support the charges. She portrays Maxwell as an accomplished and educated woman, urging the jury not to be biased by her privileged lifestyle, and introduces Jeffrey Epstein as a successful and philanthropic man whom Maxwell met in the 1990s.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sternheim | Attorney |
The speaker giving the opening statement in court.
|
| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the opening statement, described as well-educated, a graduate of Oxford, and having met Epstein in the...
|
| Epstein |
Described as a successful financier, philanthropist, and patron of the arts whom Ghislaine Maxwell met in the '90s.
|
Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | university |
Mentioned as the university from which Ghislaine Maxwell graduated.
|
| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting service.
|
Timeline (3 events)
Opening statement by Ms. Sternheim in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
courtroom
A past event where jurors agreed not to be biased by affluence.
courtroom
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
|
Mentioned as the location where four women will testify.
|
Relationships (1)
The document states that "in the '90s, Ghislaine met Epstein." Epstein is described as someone who "shared his lifestyle with others," implying a social connection.
Key Quotes (2)
"Four women will come into this courtroom and they will point a finger at Ghislaine Maxwell, but what they say and the evidence that you will see is not going to support these charges beyond a reasonable doubt."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(The opening lines of the defense's opening statement, setting the stage for their argument.)
DOJ-OGR-00016157.jpg
Quote #1
"But privileged background, comfortable lifestyle, status — they may be things that easily check the wrong box, but they are not crimes and nor should they factor negatively into your consideration of the evidence..."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(Arguing that the jury should not be biased against Ghislaine Maxwell due to her wealth and social status.)
DOJ-OGR-00016157.jpg
Quote #2
Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (1,600 characters)
Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 47 of 106
LBTCMAX2
Opening - Ms. Sternheim
51
LBTCMAX2
Opening - Ms. Sternheim
51
(In open court)
MS. STERNHEIM: Four women will come into this
courtroom and they will point a finger at Ghislaine Maxwell,
but what they say and the evidence that you will see is not
going to support these charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
courtroom and they will point a finger at Ghislaine Maxwell,
but what they say and the evidence that you will see is not
going to support these charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
You've heard many negative things about Ghislaine
Maxwell, and the evidence is going to show many exceptional
things about Ghislaine Maxwell — well educated, well traveled,
a graduate of Oxford. She socialized with extraordinary
people, she can pilot a helicopter, she speaks numerous
languages, and she has worked her entire adult life. She is
being pegged as the rich girl, the socialite. But privileged
background, comfortable lifestyle, status — they may be things
that easily check the wrong box, but they are not crimes and
nor should they factor negatively into your consideration of
the evidence because, as you may recall, during jury selection,
you all agreed and you all said that you would not be biased by
affluence or opulence, and your word is your bond.
Maxwell, and the evidence is going to show many exceptional
things about Ghislaine Maxwell — well educated, well traveled,
a graduate of Oxford. She socialized with extraordinary
people, she can pilot a helicopter, she speaks numerous
languages, and she has worked her entire adult life. She is
being pegged as the rich girl, the socialite. But privileged
background, comfortable lifestyle, status — they may be things
that easily check the wrong box, but they are not crimes and
nor should they factor negatively into your consideration of
the evidence because, as you may recall, during jury selection,
you all agreed and you all said that you would not be biased by
affluence or opulence, and your word is your bond.
Now, in the '90s, Ghislaine met Epstein. As you will
hear, he was a successful financier, a philanthropist, a patron
of the arts and sciences, and a supporter of educational
pursuit and artistic talent. He was a bright, fascinating man
with wide ranging interests, and he had many positive traits,
attractiveness, charisma, intelligence, status, charm. He gave
generously and he shared his lifestyle with others. He
hear, he was a successful financier, a philanthropist, a patron
of the arts and sciences, and a supporter of educational
pursuit and artistic talent. He was a bright, fascinating man
with wide ranging interests, and he had many positive traits,
attractiveness, charisma, intelligence, status, charm. He gave
generously and he shared his lifestyle with others. He
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00016157
Discussion 0
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein document