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This document is a transcript of the defense's opening statement in the criminal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, filed on August 10, 2022. The defense attorney, Ms. Sternheim, argues that the jury must focus solely on whether the government can prove the charges against Maxwell, not on the actions of Epstein. She characterizes the prosecution's case as weak, asserting it relies on the testimony of four accusers whose memories are unreliable, corrupted over 25 years, and motivated by a desire for money.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Sternheim | Lawyer |
Identified in the header as the speaker giving the opening statement for the defense.
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| Epstein | Alleged criminal |
Mentioned in the context of his conduct, which the defense claims is the focus of the government's case, not their cl...
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
The person on trial, represented by the speaker and her colleagues. The defense argues the government cannot prove sh...
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| Christian Everdell | Lawyer / Colleague |
Named as a colleague of the speaker, part of the team representing Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| Laura Menninger | Lawyer / Colleague |
Named as a colleague of the speaker, part of the team representing Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| Jeffrey Pagliuca | Lawyer / Colleague |
Named as a colleague of the speaker, part of the team representing Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Organizations (1)
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting service that transcribed the proceeding.
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2022-08-10
The defense, led by Ms. Sternheim, delivers its opening statement in the criminal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE).
Southern District Court (implied)
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Relationships (5)
The defense argues the government's case revolves around "Epstein's conduct, not Ghislaine's," indicating a close connection between the two in the context of the alleged crimes.
Ms. Sternheim states, "I stand before you proud to represent Ghislaine Maxwell."
Ms. Sternheim refers to Christian Everdell, Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca as "my colleagues."
Ms. Sternheim refers to Christian Everdell, Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca as "my colleagues."
Ms. Sternheim refers to Christian Everdell, Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca as "my colleagues."
Key Quotes (3)
"But you are not here to judge whether Epstein committed the crimes... you are here to determine whether the government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Ghislaine Maxwell has committed the crimes charged."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Instructing the jury on their specific role in the trial, distinguishing between judging Epstein and judging Maxwell.)
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"This case is about memory, manipulation, and money."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Summarizing the core themes of the defense's argument against the prosecution's case.)
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"...memories of a quarter century ago, memories that have been corrupted by things that have happened throughout the years, manipulated by a narcissistic man and self-interested civil lawyers, and a desire for a big jackpot of money."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Describing the defense's view of the accusers' testimonies, aiming to discredit their reliability and motives.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 42 of 106
LBTCMAX2 Opening - Ms. Sternheim 46
LBTCMAX2 Opening - Ms. Sternheim 46
1 government has already previewed, which revolves around
2 Epstein's conduct, not Ghislaine's.
3 But you are not here to judge whether Epstein
4 committed the crimes, you are not here to judge whether the
5 government could prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Epstein
6 committed the crimes - you are here to determine whether the
7 government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Ghislaine
8 Maxwell has committed the crimes charged. When all is said and
9 done, the evidence will show that the government cannot because
10 Ghislaine did not.
11 Now, together with my colleagues - Christian Everdell,
12 Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca - I stand before you
13 proud to represent Ghislaine Maxwell.
14 This case is about memory, manipulation, and money.
15 As you will see, the accusations that you will hear from the
16 mouths of four accusers - not like the hundreds that the
17 government suggested you would hear from - you will hear from
18 them and they will recount their memories, memories of a
19 quarter century ago, memories that have been corrupted by
20 things that have happened throughout the years, manipulated by
21 a narcissistic man and self-interested civil lawyers, and a
22 desire for a big jackpot of money.
23 The government's proof, the government's story relies
24 on the claims of four accusers, four who will say that
25 Ghislaine prepared them or - to use a term that you will hear
2 Epstein's conduct, not Ghislaine's.
3 But you are not here to judge whether Epstein
4 committed the crimes, you are not here to judge whether the
5 government could prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Epstein
6 committed the crimes - you are here to determine whether the
7 government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Ghislaine
8 Maxwell has committed the crimes charged. When all is said and
9 done, the evidence will show that the government cannot because
10 Ghislaine did not.
11 Now, together with my colleagues - Christian Everdell,
12 Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca - I stand before you
13 proud to represent Ghislaine Maxwell.
14 This case is about memory, manipulation, and money.
15 As you will see, the accusations that you will hear from the
16 mouths of four accusers - not like the hundreds that the
17 government suggested you would hear from - you will hear from
18 them and they will recount their memories, memories of a
19 quarter century ago, memories that have been corrupted by
20 things that have happened throughout the years, manipulated by
21 a narcissistic man and self-interested civil lawyers, and a
22 desire for a big jackpot of money.
23 The government's proof, the government's story relies
24 on the claims of four accusers, four who will say that
25 Ghislaine prepared them or - to use a term that you will hear
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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