This document is page 63 (internal page 62) of a court filing dated December 18, 2021, from the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. It contains specific jury instructions regarding the burden of proof and 'guilt by association,' explicitly instructing the jury that they cannot convict Maxwell solely based on her association with other criminals or her knowledge of their wrongdoing.
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Subject of the jury instructions regarding guilt determination and association with wrongdoers.
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| The Judge | Presiding Official |
The speaker ('I') giving instructions to the jury.
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| The Jury | Fact Finders |
The recipients ('you') of the instructions regarding evidence and conviction.
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Justice (DOJ) |
Indicated by the Bates stamp DOJ-OGR-00008601.
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| US District Court |
Implied by the case number format 1:20-cr-00330-PAE.
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"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"Source
"merely because she has or had knowledge of the wrongdoing of others."Source
"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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