This document is a page from a legal filing, specifically jury instructions in the case against Ms. Maxwell, dated December 18, 2021. The judge instructs the jury that they cannot infer Ms. Maxwell's guilt simply from her association with or knowledge of other guilty parties. The jury is reminded that they must be satisfied of her guilt on each individual count based on the evidence presented before they can convict.
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Mentioned as the subject of jury instructions, regarding how her guilt or innocence should be determined.
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"In addition, you may not infer that Ms. Maxwell is guilty of participating in criminal conduct merely from the fact that she associated with other people who were guilty of wrongdoing or merely because she has or had knowledge of the wrongdoing of others."Source
"Here again, let me remind you that, whether based upon direct or circumstantial evidence, or upon the logical, reasonable inferences drawn from such evidence, you must be satisfied of the guilt of Ms. Maxwell as to each count charged before you may convict her as to that count."Source
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