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Summary
This document is a page of jury instructions from a court case filed on October 22, 2021. It outlines the defendant's rights, including the presumption of innocence and the right not to testify, and clarifies that the government holds the burden of proof. The instructions strictly forbid jurors from consuming any media, conducting independent research (including on the internet), or discussing the case with anyone—including family, colleagues, and fellow jurors—until deliberations officially begin.
People (9)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| defendant | Defendant |
Mentioned throughout as the subject of the trial, presumed innocent, with no burden of proof and the right not to tes...
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| jurors | Juror |
The recipients of the instructions, who are told not to discuss the case or conduct outside research.
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| witnesses | Witness |
Mentioned as people involved in the case about whom jurors are not allowed to conduct independent research.
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| lawyers | Lawyer |
Mentioned as people involved in the case about whom jurors are not allowed to conduct independent research.
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| spouse | Spouse |
Listed as an example of someone with whom jurors must not discuss the case.
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| domestic partner | Domestic Partner |
Listed as an example of someone with whom jurors must not discuss the case.
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| family | Family |
Listed as an example of people with whom jurors must not discuss the case.
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| colleagues | Colleague |
Listed as an example of people with whom jurors must not discuss the case.
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| co-workers | Co-worker |
Listed as an example of people with whom jurors must not discuss the case.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| government | government agency |
Has the burden of proof to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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| company |
Mentioned as a platform jurors must not use to communicate about the case ('Twitter about it').
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Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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Mentioned as the only source of information for the case.
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Relationships (2)
The document states, 'You are not permitted to discuss or talk about this case with anyone including fellow jurors until the jury begins deliberations.'
The document explicitly forbids jurors from discussing the case with these individuals.
Key Quotes (4)
"First, the defendant is presumed innocent until the government has proven her guilty of the charges based on evidence."Source
— The Court (in the document)
(Instruction to the jury regarding the presumption of innocence.)
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"Second, the government has the burden of proof – based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt."Source
— The Court (in the document)
(Instruction to the jury regarding the burden of proof.)
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Quote #2
"You may not use the Internet or in any way conduct any independent research about anything having to do with this case"Source
— The Court (in the document)
(A strict prohibition given to the jury against conducting outside research.)
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Quote #3
"You must not discuss this case with anyone. Not your spouse, domestic partner, family, colleagues, co-workers, anybody."Source
— The Court (in the document)
(A strict prohibition given to the jury against discussing the case with others.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 367-1 Filed 10/22/21 Page 3 of 17
First, the defendant is presumed innocent until the government has proven her guilty of the charges based on evidence.
Second, the government has the burden of proof – based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant has no burden to prove her innocence or to present any evidence. The burden of proof never shifts to the defendant.
Third, the defendant does not have to testify or present any evidence whatsoever. You must not hold the right and decision not to testify against the defendant.
Four, jurors may not engage in any reading, viewing, review or discussion of this case until the jury begins deliberations.
Are you able to follow these instructions? [If No/Unsure, question privately]
There has been press coverage of this case that will undoubtedly continue throughout the trial. What you may have read, seen, or heard about this case is not evidence and may not be considered by you in deciding whether the government has met its burden of proof based solely on the evidence – testimony and exhibits– admitted during trial.
You may not read, watch, or listen to any news or reports in any form whatsoever about this case. You may not use the Internet or in any way conduct any independent research about anything having to do with this case: not about the people that are involved, including witnesses and lawyers not about the facts, not about the law. You must not discuss this case with anyone. Not your spouse, domestic partner, family, colleagues, co-workers, anybody. You must not try to find out any information about his case from any source outside this courtroom. You must not talk about it, Twitter about it, post about it, talk about it, communicate about it. You may not express any opinion about this case and may not read about, seek, or inquire about other people's opinions. You are not permitted to discuss or talk about this case with anyone including fellow jurors until
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