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This document is page 244 of the jury charge in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). It contains Instruction No. 55, advising jurors that witness preparation by lawyers is standard procedure and not improper, and begins Instruction No. 56 regarding redacted documents submitted as evidence. The page emphasizes that jurors should not speculate why other persons are not on trial.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Defendant | Defendant |
Subject of the trial (Ghislaine Maxwell, based on case number 1:20-cr-00330-PAE)
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| Jurors | Jury |
Recipients of the judge's instructions
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| Witnesses | Witnesses |
People testifying during the trial
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| Government Lawyers | Prosecution |
Discussed facts with witnesses
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| Defense Lawyers | Defense |
Discussed facts with witnesses
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting service listed in footer
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (implied by Bates stamp DOJ-OGR)
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Implied jurisdiction based on Southern District Reporters
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Relationships (1)
Instruction 55 discusses witnesses meeting with government and defense lawyers to prepare for testimony.
Key Quotes (3)
"You also may not speculate as to the reasons why other persons are not on trial."Source
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"I should tell you there is nothing either unusual or improper about a witness meeting with lawyers before testifying"Source
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"It would be unusual for a lawyer to call a witness without such consultation."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 244 of 257 3078
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1 from the fact that any person, in addition to the defendant, is
2 not on trial here. You also may not speculate as to the
3 reasons why other persons are not on trial. Those matters are
4 wholly outside your concern and have no bearing on your
5 function as jurors in deciding the case before you.
6 Instruction No. 55: Preparation of Witnesses.
7 You've heard evidence during the trial that witnesses
8 have discussed the facts of the case and the testimony with the
9 government lawyers, the defense lawyers, their own lawyers
10 before the witnesses appeared in court. Although you may
11 consider that fact while you're evaluating witness's
12 credibility, I should tell you there is nothing either unusual
13 or improper about a witness meeting with lawyers before
14 testifying so that the witness can be aware of the subjects he
15 or she will be questioned about, focus on those subjects, and
16 have the opportunity to review relevant exhibits before being
17 questioned about them. Such consultation helps conserve your
18 time and the Court's time. It would be unusual for a lawyer to
19 call a witness without such consultation. The weight you give
20 to the witness's preparation for his or her testimony and what
21 inferences you draw from such preparation are matters
22 completely within your discretion.
23 Instruction No. 56: Redaction of Evidentiary Items.
24 We have, among the exhibits received in evidence, some
25 documents that are redacted. Redacted means that part of a
2 not on trial here. You also may not speculate as to the
3 reasons why other persons are not on trial. Those matters are
4 wholly outside your concern and have no bearing on your
5 function as jurors in deciding the case before you.
6 Instruction No. 55: Preparation of Witnesses.
7 You've heard evidence during the trial that witnesses
8 have discussed the facts of the case and the testimony with the
9 government lawyers, the defense lawyers, their own lawyers
10 before the witnesses appeared in court. Although you may
11 consider that fact while you're evaluating witness's
12 credibility, I should tell you there is nothing either unusual
13 or improper about a witness meeting with lawyers before
14 testifying so that the witness can be aware of the subjects he
15 or she will be questioned about, focus on those subjects, and
16 have the opportunity to review relevant exhibits before being
17 questioned about them. Such consultation helps conserve your
18 time and the Court's time. It would be unusual for a lawyer to
19 call a witness without such consultation. The weight you give
20 to the witness's preparation for his or her testimony and what
21 inferences you draw from such preparation are matters
22 completely within your discretion.
23 Instruction No. 56: Redaction of Evidentiary Items.
24 We have, among the exhibits received in evidence, some
25 documents that are redacted. Redacted means that part of a
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