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Summary
This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a conversation between an attorney, Mr. Rohrbach, and the judge. The discussion centers on a legal point about whether a defendant can be convicted based 'solely' on the testimony of 'witness 3' concerning sexual conduct with Mr. Epstein. The judge seeks to clarify the precise legal standard and the government's stance on the evidence.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| MR. ROHRBACH | Attorney (implied) |
Speaking to the court, discussing a point of law regarding witness testimony.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
Questioning Mr. Rohrbach to clarify a legal argument about the word "solely" in relation to a conviction.
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| witness 3 | Witness |
An unnamed witness whose testimony regarding sexual conduct with Mr. Epstein is the subject of the legal discussion.
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| Mr. Epstein |
Mentioned in the context of alleged sexual conduct with witness 3.
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| the defendant | Defendant |
The individual whose potential conviction is being discussed in relation to the testimony of witness 3.
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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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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A legal discussion between an attorney (Mr. Rohrbach) and the judge (The Court) about the proper legal framing of evidence from 'witness 3' for the purpose of convicting the defendant.
Courtroom (implied)
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Mr. Rohrbach addresses the Court as 'your Honor' and they engage in a formal legal discussion during a court proceeding.
The transcript discusses the 'sexual conduct between this witness and Mr. Epstein' as part of the testimony of witness 3.
Key Quotes (2)
"So if you add "solely," then, to my ear, it would mean that you can convict the defendant on the basis of the testimony of witness 3 regarding the sexual conduct between this witness and Mr. Epstein, and other evidence regarding the sexual conduct between this witness and Mr. Epstein. Is that a correct statement of law?"Source
— THE COURT
(The judge is questioning Mr. Rohrbach to clarify the legal implications of adding the word "solely" to a jury instruction or legal standard.)
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"The government has said that the sexual conduct between Mr. Epstein and this witness took place over all relevant ages of consent. Correct?"Source
— THE COURT
(The judge is confirming the government's position on the facts of the case to ensure the legal discussion is properly framed.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 739 Filed 08/10/22 Page 29 of 43 29
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1 MR. ROHRBACH: I apologize, your Honor. I'm just
2 trying to pull find that. This is for the --
3 THE COURT: For witness 3.
4 MR. ROHRBACH: For witness 3. Yes, your Honor, we
5 agree that's a correct statement of the law.
6 THE COURT: But you want to add "solely."
7 MR. ROHRBACH: Yes. The government thinks that that
8 clarification --
9 THE COURT: Let me ask you this. So if you add
10 "solely," then, to my ear, it would mean that you can convict
11 the defendant on the basis of the testimony of witness 3
12 regarding the sexual conduct between this witness and
13 Mr. Epstein, and other evidence regarding the sexual conduct
14 between this witness and Mr. Epstein. Is that a correct
15 statement of law?
16 MR. ROHRBACH: Yes, your Honor. Insofar as the Court
17 has ruled that evidence related to witness 3 is direct evidence
18 of the offense, if that is offered in combination with other
19 evidence in the case that goes --
20 THE COURT: No, I think maybe you misunderstood my
21 question. The government has said that the sexual conduct
22 between Mr. Epstein and this witness took place over all
23 relevant ages of consent. Correct?
24 MR. ROHRBACH: Yes, your Honor.
25 THE COURT: So the defendant can't be convicted based
2 trying to pull find that. This is for the --
3 THE COURT: For witness 3.
4 MR. ROHRBACH: For witness 3. Yes, your Honor, we
5 agree that's a correct statement of the law.
6 THE COURT: But you want to add "solely."
7 MR. ROHRBACH: Yes. The government thinks that that
8 clarification --
9 THE COURT: Let me ask you this. So if you add
10 "solely," then, to my ear, it would mean that you can convict
11 the defendant on the basis of the testimony of witness 3
12 regarding the sexual conduct between this witness and
13 Mr. Epstein, and other evidence regarding the sexual conduct
14 between this witness and Mr. Epstein. Is that a correct
15 statement of law?
16 MR. ROHRBACH: Yes, your Honor. Insofar as the Court
17 has ruled that evidence related to witness 3 is direct evidence
18 of the offense, if that is offered in combination with other
19 evidence in the case that goes --
20 THE COURT: No, I think maybe you misunderstood my
21 question. The government has said that the sexual conduct
22 between Mr. Epstein and this witness took place over all
23 relevant ages of consent. Correct?
24 MR. ROHRBACH: Yes, your Honor.
25 THE COURT: So the defendant can't be convicted based
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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