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This document is page 189 of a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, containing jury instructions (Instruction No. 5: Improper considerations) for the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. The text instructs the jury to base their verdict solely on evidence and explicitly prohibits discrimination or bias based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances regarding Ms. Maxwell or any witnesses. It also defines and warns against the influence of unconscious bias and public opinion.
People (2)
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Subject of the jury instructions regarding improper considerations and bias.
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| Witnesses | Participants in trial |
Mentioned in the context of improperly considering their personal characteristics.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
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| DOJ |
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2022-08-10
Jury Charge / Instructions given in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell.
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"Your verdict must be based solely upon the evidence or the lack of evidence"Source
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"Thus, it would be improper for you to consider any personal feelings you may have about Ms. Maxwell's race, color, religious beliefs, national ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, economic circumstances, or any other such factor."Source
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"Do not allow yourself to be influenced by personal likes or dislikes, sympathy, prejudice, fear, public opinion, or biases, including unconscious biases."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 189 of 257 3023
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1 credibility of any witness, as to the weight of the evidence,
2 or as to how you should decide any issue that is before you.
3 That is entirely your role.
4 Instruction No. 5. Improper considerations.
5 Your verdict must be based solely upon the evidence or
6 the lack of evidence; and it is important that you discharge
7 your duties without discrimination. Thus, it would be improper
8 for you to consider any personal feelings you may have about
9 Ms. Maxwell's race, color, religious beliefs, national
10 ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, economic
11 circumstances, or any other such factor. Similarly, it would
12 be improper for you to consider any personal feelings you may
13 have about the race, color religious beliefs, national
14 ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, economic
15 circumstances, or any other similar factor of any other
16 witnesses or anyone else involved in this case.
17 Do not allow yourself to be influenced by personal
18 likes or dislikes, sympathy, prejudice, fear, public opinion,
19 or biases, including unconscious biases. Unconscious biases
20 are stereotypes, attitudes, or preferences that people may
21 consciously reject, but may be expressed without conscious
22 awareness, control, or intention. Like conscious bias,
23 unconscious bias can affect how we evaluate information and
24 make decisions.
25 Finally, it also would be improper for you to allow
2 or as to how you should decide any issue that is before you.
3 That is entirely your role.
4 Instruction No. 5. Improper considerations.
5 Your verdict must be based solely upon the evidence or
6 the lack of evidence; and it is important that you discharge
7 your duties without discrimination. Thus, it would be improper
8 for you to consider any personal feelings you may have about
9 Ms. Maxwell's race, color, religious beliefs, national
10 ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, economic
11 circumstances, or any other such factor. Similarly, it would
12 be improper for you to consider any personal feelings you may
13 have about the race, color religious beliefs, national
14 ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, economic
15 circumstances, or any other similar factor of any other
16 witnesses or anyone else involved in this case.
17 Do not allow yourself to be influenced by personal
18 likes or dislikes, sympathy, prejudice, fear, public opinion,
19 or biases, including unconscious biases. Unconscious biases
20 are stereotypes, attitudes, or preferences that people may
21 consciously reject, but may be expressed without conscious
22 awareness, control, or intention. Like conscious bias,
23 unconscious bias can affect how we evaluate information and
24 make decisions.
25 Finally, it also would be improper for you to allow
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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