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Federal court order / legal opinion (case 1:20-cr-00330-pae)
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This page is from a court order filed on April 1, 2022, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It details the Court's assessment of 'Juror 50,' who had failed to disclose a history of sexual abuse on a questionnaire; the juror testified that this omission was not intentional and that he could remain impartial. The document also notes the denial of a defense request to stay the ruling pending a documentary featuring the juror.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Juror 50 | Juror |
Subject of a hearing regarding potential bias and non-disclosure of sexual abuse history on a questionnaire.
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| The Defendant | Defendant |
Refers to Ghislaine Maxwell (based on case number 1:20-cr-00330); requested a stay of ruling pending a documentary re...
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| Defense counsel | Legal Counsel |
Proposed questions during the trial stage.
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| The Court | Judge/Judicial Authority |
Conducted the hearing, asked follow-up questions, and denied the Defendant's request for a stay.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Government |
The prosecution; Juror 50 affirmed he harbored no bias in favor of them.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (referenced in Bates stamp DOJ-OGR-00010334).
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Juror 50 affirmed he did not harbor bias against the Defendant.
Juror 50 affirmed he did not harbor bias in favor of the Government.
Key Quotes (4)
"He testified that his personal history of sexual abuse was not something he typically thought about and that it had not crossed his mind as he filled out the questionnaire."Source
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"Ultimately, Juror 50 testified that his experience would not affect his ability to be a fair and impartial juror."Source
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"He affirmed that he did not harbor any bias against the Defendant nor in favor of the Government."Source
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"The Defendant provides no basis to conclude that the interview would affect the Court’s analysis or conclusion having held an evidentiary hearing."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 653 Filed 04/01/22 Page 11 of 40
was impossible he would be selected as a final juror. Id. at 11–13, 18. He testified that his
personal history of sexual abuse was not something he typically thought about and that it had not
crossed his mind as he filled out the questionnaire.
personal history of sexual abuse was not something he typically thought about and that it had not
crossed his mind as he filled out the questionnaire.
The Court asked follow-up questions consistent with those asked of prospective jurors
during voir dire who responded affirmatively to Questions 25, 48, and 49 on their questionnaires,
including those questions proposed by Defense counsel at that stage during trial. Further, the
Court asked Juror 50 about several potential inconsistencies in his testimony. The Court did not
permit questions that were inconsistent with the process as it played out in voir dire or otherwise
irrelevant or redundant. Ultimately, Juror 50 testified that his experience would not affect his
ability to be a fair and impartial juror. He affirmed that he did not harbor any bias against the
Defendant nor in favor of the Government. He asserted that he would be able to assess the
credibility of witnesses alleging sexual abuse. And he affirmed that the subject matter of the
case would not upset him in such a way that would distract him from his duty as a juror, nor
would he be thinking about his experience in a way that would prevent him from being fair or
impartial.
during voir dire who responded affirmatively to Questions 25, 48, and 49 on their questionnaires,
including those questions proposed by Defense counsel at that stage during trial. Further, the
Court asked Juror 50 about several potential inconsistencies in his testimony. The Court did not
permit questions that were inconsistent with the process as it played out in voir dire or otherwise
irrelevant or redundant. Ultimately, Juror 50 testified that his experience would not affect his
ability to be a fair and impartial juror. He affirmed that he did not harbor any bias against the
Defendant nor in favor of the Government. He asserted that he would be able to assess the
credibility of witnesses alleging sexual abuse. And he affirmed that the subject matter of the
case would not upset him in such a way that would distract him from his duty as a juror, nor
would he be thinking about his experience in a way that would prevent him from being fair or
impartial.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the Court ordered the parties to submit supplemental
briefing on Juror 50’s testimony, which the parties simultaneously submitted on March 15, 2022.
Dkt. Nos. 648, 649.²
briefing on Juror 50’s testimony, which the parties simultaneously submitted on March 15, 2022.
Dkt. Nos. 648, 649.²
II. LEGAL STANDARD
The Sixth Amendment guarantees criminal defendants “the right to a speedy and public
trial[] by an impartial jury.” U.S. Const. amend. VI. An impartial jury is one “capable and
trial[] by an impartial jury.” U.S. Const. amend. VI. An impartial jury is one “capable and
² On April 1, 2022, the Defendant requested the Court stay its ruling pending the release of a documentary in which
Juror 50 is expected to appear. Dkt. No. 651. That request is denied. The Defendant provides no basis to conclude
that the interview would affect the Court’s analysis or conclusion having held an evidentiary hearing.
Juror 50 is expected to appear. Dkt. No. 651. That request is denied. The Defendant provides no basis to conclude
that the interview would affect the Court’s analysis or conclusion having held an evidentiary hearing.
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