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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, featuring the direct examination of a witness named Ms. Espinosa. Espinosa testifies about her observations of Jeffrey Epstein's relationships, stating she believed he and Celina Midelfart were a couple. She also states that Ghislaine Maxwell was unaware that Espinosa was buying flowers for Midelfart on Epstein's behalf, possibly during a time when Maxwell and Epstein were also in a romantic relationship.
People (11)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Espinosa | Witness |
The individual being questioned (direct examination) about her observations of relationships between other individuals.
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| Ms. Midelfart |
A person for whom Ms. Espinosa was given tasks and whose relationship with Epstein is being discussed.
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| Epstein |
An individual whose relationships with Ms. Midelfart and Ghislaine are the subject of questioning.
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| Jeffrey |
First name used for Epstein, in the context of his perceived romantic relationship with Ms. Midelfart.
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| Ghislaine |
An individual whose potential romantic relationship with Epstein is mentioned, and whose knowledge of certain events ...
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| Celina Midelfart |
Full name of Ms. Midelfart, mentioned in the context of Ms. Espinosa buying flowers for her.
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| MS. POMERANTZ | Attorney |
An individual, presumably an attorney, who makes an objection during the testimony.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
The presiding judge who overrules an objection.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell |
Full name of Ghislaine, mentioned in a question about whether she knew flowers were being bought for Celina Midelfart.
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| Jeffrey Epstein |
Full name of Epstein, mentioned as the person on whose behalf flowers were bought for Celina Midelfart.
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| Shelly Lewis |
A person who was mentioned previously in the testimony.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
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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 (2 events)
2022-08-10
Direct examination of witness Ms. Espinosa.
Ms. Espinosa buying flowers for Celina Midelfart on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.
Relationships (4)
Ms. Espinosa's testimony stating, 'I felt like they were a couple. They were -- yeah, they were together, a couple.'
A question from the attorney asks about a time when 'it appeared to you that Ghislaine was in a romantic relationship with Epstein'.
The questioning is based on 'the tasks you were given for Ms. Midelfart'.
Ms. Espinosa was tasked with 'buying flowers for Celina Midelfart on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein'.
Key Quotes (3)
"I felt like Jeffrey liked her very much; I felt like they were a couple. They were -- yeah, they were together, a couple."Source
— Ms. Espinosa
(Describing her observation of the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Midelfart.)
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"No, she didn't know."Source
— Ms. Espinosa
(Answering whether Ghislaine knew about her buying flowers for Celina Midelfart.)
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"She did not know."Source
— Ms. Espinosa
(Answering whether Ghislaine Maxwell knew about her buying flowers for Celina Midelfart on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 761 Filed 08/10/22 Page 78 of 246 2373
LCGVMAX3 Espinosa - direct
LCGVMAX3 Espinosa - direct
1 Q. Ms. Espinosa, based on the tasks you were given for
2 Ms. Midelfart and your observations of her with Epstein, what,
3 if any, sense did you have of their relationship with each
4 other, put it that way?
5 A. I felt like Jeffrey liked her very much; I felt like they
6 were a couple. They were -- yeah, they were together, a
7 couple.
8 Q. And did this happen either during or after the time when it
9 appeared to you that Ghislaine was in a romantic relationship
10 with Epstein?
11 A. I feel like it was at the very beginning of my employment,
12 so I -- you know, being new, it could have been concurrent for
13 a little bit of time.
14 Q. Do you know whether or not Ghislaine knew about, for
15 example, you buying the flowers for Celina Midelfart?
16 A. No, she didn't know.
17 MS. POMERANTZ: Objection.
18 THE COURT: Just a moment.
19 I'll allow it.
20 Q. Do you know whether or not Ghislaine Maxwell knew about you
21 buying flowers for Celina Midelfart on behalf of Jeffrey
22 Epstein?
23 A. She did not know.
24 Q. You also mentioned Shelly Lewis before.
25 A. Yes.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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