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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a portion of a trial. The transcript captures the conclusion of the government's case, as confirmed by Ms. Comey, and the subsequent colloquy between the judge and the defendant, Ms. Maxwell. The judge formally advises Ms. Maxwell of her right to testify or not to testify, stressing that the decision is hers alone, despite any advice from her attorneys.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Comey | Attorney |
Speaking to the court, stating there is no government rebuttal case and that the parties have reached consensus to en...
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| Ms. Sternheim | Attorney |
Addressed by the court regarding the allocution and asked to stand with Ms. Maxwell. Implied to be one of Ms. Maxwell...
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Addressed by the court regarding her right to testify. Referred to as "THE DEFENDANT" when she speaks.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Presiding over the case, speaking with the attorneys and the defendant to ensure legal procedures are followed, speci...
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| Your Honor | Judge |
A formal title used by the defendant when addressing the judge.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page as the court reporting agency.
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| government | government agency |
Mentioned as the prosecuting party in the case, which has presented its case and will not have a rebuttal.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A court proceeding where the government rested its case and the judge conducted a colloquy with the defendant, Ms. Maxwell, about her right to testify.
Courtroom in the Southern District
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Implied location of the court, as indicated by the court reporting agency's name "SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C."
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Relationships (2)
The court asks Ms. Sternheim to stand with Ms. Maxwell and refers to the "advice of your attorneys" while speaking to Ms. Maxwell, indicating a client-attorney relationship.
The judge (THE COURT) is directly addressing the defendant (Ms. Maxwell) as part of a formal court proceeding to ensure her rights are protected.
Key Quotes (4)
"The parties have reached consensus to end the case."Source
— MS. COMEY
(Informing the court that the evidentiary phase of the trial is concluding.)
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Quote #1
"Ms. Maxwell, I want to make sure you understand that you have the right to testify in your own defense. You also have the right not to testify."Source
— THE COURT
(Advising the defendant of her constitutional rights.)
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Quote #2
"I want to make sure that you know that the decision whether to testify or not is your decision. You are entitled to the best advice of your attorneys in making this decision, but the decision is yours."Source
— THE COURT
(Emphasizing to the defendant that the choice to testify is ultimately her own.)
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Quote #3
"Your Honor, the government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt; and so there is no"Source
— THE DEFENDANT
(Beginning her response to the judge's question about whether she understands her rights.)
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Quote #4
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 763 Filed 08/10/22 Page 180 of 197
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1 government rebuttal case as well.
2 THE COURT: And no government rebuttal.
3 MS. COMEY: No government rebuttal case.
4 THE COURT: Okay.
5 MS. COMEY: The parties have reached consensus to end
6 the case.
7 THE COURT: Okay. All right.
8 While you're working, Ms. Sternheim, are you ready for
9 the allocution?
10 MS. STERNHEIM: I am.
11 THE COURT: Okay.
12 I'll ask Ms. Maxwell and Ms. Sternheim to stand.
13 Ms. Maxwell, I want to make sure you understand that
14 you have the right to testify in your own defense. You also
15 have the right not to testify.
16 If you decide not to testify, I will instruct the jury
17 that they may not draw any inference against you based on that
18 decision, and that fact may not enter into their deliberations.
19 I want to make sure that you know that the decision
20 whether to testify or not is your decision. You are entitled
21 to the best advice of your attorneys in making this decision,
22 but the decision is yours.
23 Ms. Maxwell, do you understand that?
24 THE DEFENDANT: Your Honor, the government has not
25 proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt; and so there is no
2 THE COURT: And no government rebuttal.
3 MS. COMEY: No government rebuttal case.
4 THE COURT: Okay.
5 MS. COMEY: The parties have reached consensus to end
6 the case.
7 THE COURT: Okay. All right.
8 While you're working, Ms. Sternheim, are you ready for
9 the allocution?
10 MS. STERNHEIM: I am.
11 THE COURT: Okay.
12 I'll ask Ms. Maxwell and Ms. Sternheim to stand.
13 Ms. Maxwell, I want to make sure you understand that
14 you have the right to testify in your own defense. You also
15 have the right not to testify.
16 If you decide not to testify, I will instruct the jury
17 that they may not draw any inference against you based on that
18 decision, and that fact may not enter into their deliberations.
19 I want to make sure that you know that the decision
20 whether to testify or not is your decision. You are entitled
21 to the best advice of your attorneys in making this decision,
22 but the decision is yours.
23 Ms. Maxwell, do you understand that?
24 THE DEFENDANT: Your Honor, the government has not
25 proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt; and so there is no
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
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