DOJ-OGR-00010576.jpg
706 KB
Extraction Summary
6
People
2
Organizations
1
Locations
2
Events
3
Relationships
5
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Court filing (sentencing memorandum/submission)
File Size:
706 KB
Summary
This document is page 41 of a sentencing memorandum filed on June 22, 2022, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). It details the long-term psychological harm inflicted on victims, citing expert testimony from Dr. Rocchio and personal statements from victims 'Jane' and 'Annie.' The text highlights the victims' struggles with self-worth, trust, and suicidal ideation resulting from the abuse by Maxwell and Epstein.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
Referred to as 'the defendant' and 'Maxwell'; document discusses harm caused by her crimes.
|
| Jeffrey Epstein | Co-conspirator/Abuser |
Mentioned in Annie's letter regarding 'Maxwell and Epstein's abuse'.
|
| Dr. Rocchio | Expert Witness |
Testified at trial regarding the long-term trauma of child sexual abuse.
|
| Jane | Victim/Witness |
Testified at trial about lasting effects of abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem issues. (Pseudonym)
|
| Annie | Victim |
Wrote a letter to the Court for sentencing regarding loss of trust and grooming. (Pseudonym)
|
| Defense Counsel | Attorneys |
Recipients of victim impact statements per court order.
|
Timeline (2 events)
2022-06-22
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
|
Where Jane testified and was seen sobbing.
|
Relationships (3)
Annie's quote references 'Maxwell and Epstein’s abuse'.
Jane describes abuse in the context of the defendant's sentencing.
Annie writes letter regarding impact of Maxwell's abuse.
Key Quotes (5)
"child sexual abuse in particular increases risk for a very, very high number of various health problems and mental health problems"Source
DOJ-OGR-00010576.jpg
Quote #1
"It ruined my self-esteem, my self-worth"Source
DOJ-OGR-00010576.jpg
Quote #2
"How do you navigate a healthy relationship with a broken compass? I didn’t even understand what real love is supposed to look like."Source
DOJ-OGR-00010576.jpg
Quote #3
"One of the most painful and ongoing impacts of Maxwell and Epstein’s abuse was a loss of trust in myself, my perceptions, and my instincts."Source
DOJ-OGR-00010576.jpg
Quote #4
"When predators groom and then abuse or exploit children and other vulnerable people, they are, in a sense, training them to distrust themselves."Source
DOJ-OGR-00010576.jpg
Quote #5
Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (2,093 characters)
Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 670 Filed 06/22/22 Page 41 of 55
here. The Court has seen firsthand the lifetime of harm that the defendant’s crimes caused her
victims. It was evident on the witness stand that the victims have carried the trauma of these
crimes throughout their adulthood, and that the defendant’s actions have forever altered the course
of their lives. As Dr. Rocchio testified at trial, victims of child sexual abuse suffer ongoing trauma:
victims. It was evident on the witness stand that the victims have carried the trauma of these
crimes throughout their adulthood, and that the defendant’s actions have forever altered the course
of their lives. As Dr. Rocchio testified at trial, victims of child sexual abuse suffer ongoing trauma:
We know that although all adverse events that occur during
childhood can place children at higher risk for adverse outcomes,
we know that among those, child sexual abuse in particular increases
risk for a very, very high number of various health problems and
mental health problems and also increases risk for the severity of
those problems.
childhood can place children at higher risk for adverse outcomes,
we know that among those, child sexual abuse in particular increases
risk for a very, very high number of various health problems and
mental health problems and also increases risk for the severity of
those problems.
(Tr. 741-42). That is true for all of the victims in this case.
The repeated sexual abuse that Jane experienced has had lasting effects. During the years
of abuse, Jane felt hopeless and thought about physically hurting herself. (PSR ¶ 38). Jane
continues to struggle with the abuse. As Jane explained at trial: “It ruined my self-esteem, my
self-worth,” and it “led me to not trust people.” (Id.). She remarked: “How do you navigate a
healthy relationship with a broken compass? I didn’t even understand what real love is supposed
to look like.” (Id.). Jane’s pain was evident as she sobbed leaving the courtroom after her
testimony.
of abuse, Jane felt hopeless and thought about physically hurting herself. (PSR ¶ 38). Jane
continues to struggle with the abuse. As Jane explained at trial: “It ruined my self-esteem, my
self-worth,” and it “led me to not trust people.” (Id.). She remarked: “How do you navigate a
healthy relationship with a broken compass? I didn’t even understand what real love is supposed
to look like.” (Id.). Jane’s pain was evident as she sobbed leaving the courtroom after her
testimony.
In a letter⁷ to the Court in connection with sentencing, Annie explained: “One of the most
painful and ongoing impacts of Maxwell and Epstein’s abuse was a loss of trust in myself, my
perceptions, and my instincts. When predators groom and then abuse or exploit children and other
vulnerable people, they are, in a sense, training them to distrust themselves.” She further
painful and ongoing impacts of Maxwell and Epstein’s abuse was a loss of trust in myself, my
perceptions, and my instincts. When predators groom and then abuse or exploit children and other
vulnerable people, they are, in a sense, training them to distrust themselves.” She further
⁷ The victim impact statements referenced in this submission have been provided to defense
counsel in accordance with the Court’s June 21, 2022 Order (Dkt. No. 668). Subject to the process
outlined in the Court’s Order, the statements will be publicly filed.
39
DOJ-OGR-00010576
counsel in accordance with the Court’s June 21, 2022 Order (Dkt. No. 668). Subject to the process
outlined in the Court’s Order, the statements will be publicly filed.
39
DOJ-OGR-00010576
Discussion 0
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein document