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This document is a court transcript from the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, filed on August 10, 2022. It captures the transition from the prosecution's opening statement to the defense's, delivered by Ms. Sternheim. Ms. Sternheim begins her defense by arguing that Maxwell is being unfairly scapegoated for the actions of Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing that while Epstein's conduct is central to the case, Maxwell is a separate individual who should not be conflated with him.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Judge Nathan | Judge |
Mentioned as the source of instructions on the law for the jury to follow.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the trial. Ms. Pomerantz argues she is guilty, while Ms. Sternheim argues she is being unfairly blamed...
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| Ms. Pomerantz | Attorney |
Gave an opening statement (partially transcribed) asking the jury to find Ghislaine Maxwell guilty. Thanked by the co...
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| Ms. Sternheim | Attorney |
Delivering the opening statement on behalf of the defendant, Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| Eve | Biblical figure |
Mentioned metaphorically by Ms. Sternheim to illustrate a history of women being blamed for the bad behavior of men.
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| Adam | Biblical figure |
Mentioned metaphorically by Ms. Sternheim in the story of Eve and the apple.
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| Jeffrey Epstein |
Mentioned as the person whose actions led to the charges against Ghislaine Maxwell. Ms. Sternheim states he is not on...
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| THE COURT | government agency |
The judicial body presiding over the trial, which thanks Ms. Pomerantz and introduces Ms. Sternheim.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting service.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
Opening statements are being delivered to the jury in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
courtroom
Locations (2)
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Mentioned as the location of the trial, which Jeffrey Epstein is metaphorically 'consuming'.
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Mentioned as a place where members of the public are viewing the trial.
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Relationships (2)
The document states that 'The charges against Ghislaine Maxwell are for things that Jeffrey Epstein did,' indicating a close connection in the alleged criminal activities.
Ms. Sternheim is delivering the opening statement 'on behalf of the defendant,' Ghislaine Maxwell, establishing her role as Maxwell's defense attorney.
Key Quotes (3)
"Ever since Eve was tempting Adam with the apple, women have been blamed for the bad behavior of men, and women are often villainized and punished more than the men ever are."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(The opening line of her statement on behalf of the defendant, setting a theme for her defense.)
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"The charges against Ghislaine Maxwell are for things that Jeffrey Epstein did, but she is not Jeffrey Epstein, she is not like Jeffrey Epstein, and she is not like any of the other men, powerful men, moguls, media giants who abuse women."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(Distancing her client from Jeffrey Epstein and other powerful men who abuse women.)
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"He's the proverbial elephant in the room. He is not visible, but he is consuming this entire courtroom and the overflow courtrooms that other members of the public are viewing."Source
— MS. STERNHEIM
(Describing the pervasive influence of Jeffrey Epstein on the trial, despite him not being the defendant.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 41 of 106
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Opening - Ms. Sternheim
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Opening - Ms. Sternheim
going to ask you to do three things: First, please pay close
attention to the evidence; second, please follow Judge Nathan's
instructions on the law; and third, use your common sense, the
same common sense you use every day to make all sorts of
decisions in your own lives. If you do those three things, you
will reach the only verdict that is consistent with the
evidence, the law, and your common sense, that Ghislaine
Maxwell is guilty.
THE COURT: Thank you, Ms. Pomerantz.
Members of the jury, we'll now hear opening statements
on behalf of the defendant and we'll hear from Ms. Sternheim.
MS. STERNHEIM: Ever since Eve was tempting Adam with
the apple, women have been blamed for the bad behavior of men,
and women are often villainized and punished more than the men
ever are.
The charges against Ghislaine Maxwell are for things
that Jeffrey Epstein did, but she is not Jeffrey Epstein, she
is not like Jeffrey Epstein, and she is not like any of the
other men, powerful men, moguls, media giants who abuse women.
Epstein is not on trial, but his name and his conduct,
as you have already heard, will be mentioned throughout this
trial. He's the proverbial elephant in the room. He is not
visible, but he is consuming this entire courtroom and the
overflow courtrooms that other members of the public are
viewing. You will hear plenty of testimony, some of which the
attention to the evidence; second, please follow Judge Nathan's
instructions on the law; and third, use your common sense, the
same common sense you use every day to make all sorts of
decisions in your own lives. If you do those three things, you
will reach the only verdict that is consistent with the
evidence, the law, and your common sense, that Ghislaine
Maxwell is guilty.
THE COURT: Thank you, Ms. Pomerantz.
Members of the jury, we'll now hear opening statements
on behalf of the defendant and we'll hear from Ms. Sternheim.
MS. STERNHEIM: Ever since Eve was tempting Adam with
the apple, women have been blamed for the bad behavior of men,
and women are often villainized and punished more than the men
ever are.
The charges against Ghislaine Maxwell are for things
that Jeffrey Epstein did, but she is not Jeffrey Epstein, she
is not like Jeffrey Epstein, and she is not like any of the
other men, powerful men, moguls, media giants who abuse women.
Epstein is not on trial, but his name and his conduct,
as you have already heard, will be mentioned throughout this
trial. He's the proverbial elephant in the room. He is not
visible, but he is consuming this entire courtroom and the
overflow courtrooms that other members of the public are
viewing. You will hear plenty of testimony, some of which the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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