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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a legal argument between an attorney, Ms. Menninger, and the judge. Ms. Menninger objects to the admission of photographs found in Mr. Epstein's home, arguing they could be altered, lack proper foundation, and are cumulative. The Court repeatedly overrules her objections, stating that the fact they were found in Epstein's home is sufficient for them to be considered.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Speaker in a court transcript, overruling objections from Ms. Menninger.
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| Epstein |
Mentioned as 'Mr. Epstein'. Documents and photographs were found in his home.
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| MS. MENNINGER | Attorney |
Speaker in a court transcript, arguing against the admission of photographs as evidence.
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| Meder |
Mentioned in the header of the document: 'Meder - direct'.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the transcript, likely the court reporting agency.
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| government | government agency |
Mentioned as the party arguing for the admission of a photograph to prove a relationship.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A legal argument during a court proceeding regarding the admissibility of photographs found in Mr. Epstein's home.
Courtroom
Locations (1)
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The location where documents and photographs being discussed were found.
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Relationships (1)
The document is a transcript of a courtroom exchange between Ms. Menninger, presumably an attorney, and the presiding judge (The Court).
Key Quotes (4)
"They are what were found in the Epstein home."Source
— THE COURT
(Stated as a reason for admitting evidence, in response to an objection.)
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Quote #1
"They could be altered documents found within his home, but they're being offered for the truth of the matter in the photograph, that is that there was a close relationship between the two of them, as the government just argued."Source
— MS. MENNINGER
(Arguing against the admission of a photograph as evidence.)
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Quote #2
"As I said, they came from a photo shop document file, which means they are, in fact, in a program that is meant to alter photographs."Source
— MS. MENNINGER
(Arguing that the photographs lack foundation and are unreliable because they could have been altered.)
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Quote #3
"Overruled. It's found in the home of Mr. Epstein."Source
— THE COURT
(The Court's ruling and justification for allowing a document into evidence over Ms. Menninger's objection.)
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Quote #4
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 751 Filed 08/10/22 Page 249 of 261
LC6Cmax7 Meder - direct 1410
LC6Cmax7 Meder - direct 1410
1 THE COURT: They are what were found in the Epstein
2 home.
3 MS. MENNINGER: They could be altered documents found
4 within his home, but they're being offered for the truth of the
5 matter in the photograph, that is that there was a close
6 relationship between the two of them, as the government just
7 argued.
8 THE COURT: Overruled.
9 MS. MENNINGER: Your Honor, with respect to the next
10 document, it doesn't show any relationship. It's a single
11 person.
12 THE COURT: Overruled. It's found in the home of
13 Mr. Epstein.
14 MS. MENNINGER: Your Honor, with respect to other
15 individuals who haven't testified about the dates on which
16 these photographs were taken or the ages at which they were
17 taken, I don't think that there has been any foundation lead to
18 show that those individuals -- that the photographs are what
19 they purport to be. As I said, they came from a photo shop
20 document file, which means they are, in fact, in a program that
21 is meant to alter photographs.
22 THE COURT: Overruled.
23 MS. MENNINGER: And with respect to the totality of
24 them, your Honor, there is a cumulativeness problem. You don't
25 need 20 photographs to say what two might just as well say.
2 home.
3 MS. MENNINGER: They could be altered documents found
4 within his home, but they're being offered for the truth of the
5 matter in the photograph, that is that there was a close
6 relationship between the two of them, as the government just
7 argued.
8 THE COURT: Overruled.
9 MS. MENNINGER: Your Honor, with respect to the next
10 document, it doesn't show any relationship. It's a single
11 person.
12 THE COURT: Overruled. It's found in the home of
13 Mr. Epstein.
14 MS. MENNINGER: Your Honor, with respect to other
15 individuals who haven't testified about the dates on which
16 these photographs were taken or the ages at which they were
17 taken, I don't think that there has been any foundation lead to
18 show that those individuals -- that the photographs are what
19 they purport to be. As I said, they came from a photo shop
20 document file, which means they are, in fact, in a program that
21 is meant to alter photographs.
22 THE COURT: Overruled.
23 MS. MENNINGER: And with respect to the totality of
24 them, your Honor, there is a cumulativeness problem. You don't
25 need 20 photographs to say what two might just as well say.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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