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This document is a page from the defense summation by Ms. Menninger in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). The attorney attempts to discredit a witness referred to as 'Jane' by highlighting inconsistencies in her testimony regarding whether Maxwell was present during abuse committed by Jeffrey Epstein. The defense points to a February 2020 interview where Jane allegedly stated she was unsure if Maxwell was present, contrasting it with her trial testimony.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Menninger | Defense Attorney |
Speaker delivering the summation argument, attempting to discredit witness Jane.
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| Jane | Witness/Accuser |
Pseudonym for a victim testifying against Maxwell; described by defense as having poor recollection.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
Accused of being in the middle of Epstein's sexual abuse ring; defense argues she was not placed in the room by the w...
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Perpetrator |
Mentioned as the one abusing Jane; central figure of the 'sexual abuse ring'.
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| The Government |
Prosecution team; referenced regarding their opening statement and questioning of Jane.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting firm listed in the footer.
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Implied jurisdiction based on case number and reporter firm.
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Location where alleged abuse occurred involving Epstein.
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Relationships (2)
Text refers to 'when Epstein was supposedly abusing her.'
Jane testifying about Maxwell's presence during abuse; Defense arguing lack of memory.
Key Quotes (4)
"The government started their opening with, this is the story of Jane, and it was just that, quite a story, like an actress who forgot her lines."Source
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"She was supposed to place Ghislaine Maxwell in the middle of Epstein's sexual abuse ring, but she doesn't actually have a clear recollection of anything that Ghislaine did."Source
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"Time and time again, she couldn't remember whether Maxwell ever touched her, kissed her, or even was in the room when Epstein was supposedly abusing her."Source
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"In February 2020, they asked her if there were times it was just her, Epstein, and Ghislaine in the room, and she said she was not sure"Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 96 of 257 2930
LCKCmax5 Summation - Ms. Menninger
LCKCmax5 Summation - Ms. Menninger
1 then I want to talk about the lack of evidence that
2 corroborated each one of their stories.
3 Let's start with Jane.
4 The government started their opening with, this is the
5 story of Jane, and it was just that, quite a story, like an
6 actress who forgot her lines. She was supposed to place
7 Ghislaine Maxwell in the middle of Epstein's sexual abuse ring,
8 but she doesn't actually have a clear recollection of anything
9 that Ghislaine did. Time and time again, she couldn't remember
10 whether Maxwell ever touched her, kissed her, or even was in
11 the room when Epstein was supposedly abusing her.
12 When actually asked on the stand to retrieve memories
13 of whether Ghislaine Maxwell was in the room, they had to ask
14 her that specific question, were there times when Ghislaine was
15 in the room when it happened. She said yes to the government's
16 questions, but her body language said hesitation, I don't
17 remember it, I can't remember the details. Indeed, when I
18 asked her on the stand, as you sit here today, isn't it true
19 that you don't remember being alone in the room with Epstein
20 and Ghislaine, and she said, no.
21 In February 2020, they asked her if there were times
22 it was just her, Epstein, and Ghislaine in the room, and she
23 said she was not sure, she doesn't recall that now. I asked
24 her when she was talking to the government whether she ever
25 told them that she, Ghislaine, and Jeffrey were alone in the
2 corroborated each one of their stories.
3 Let's start with Jane.
4 The government started their opening with, this is the
5 story of Jane, and it was just that, quite a story, like an
6 actress who forgot her lines. She was supposed to place
7 Ghislaine Maxwell in the middle of Epstein's sexual abuse ring,
8 but she doesn't actually have a clear recollection of anything
9 that Ghislaine did. Time and time again, she couldn't remember
10 whether Maxwell ever touched her, kissed her, or even was in
11 the room when Epstein was supposedly abusing her.
12 When actually asked on the stand to retrieve memories
13 of whether Ghislaine Maxwell was in the room, they had to ask
14 her that specific question, were there times when Ghislaine was
15 in the room when it happened. She said yes to the government's
16 questions, but her body language said hesitation, I don't
17 remember it, I can't remember the details. Indeed, when I
18 asked her on the stand, as you sit here today, isn't it true
19 that you don't remember being alone in the room with Epstein
20 and Ghislaine, and she said, no.
21 In February 2020, they asked her if there were times
22 it was just her, Epstein, and Ghislaine in the room, and she
23 said she was not sure, she doesn't recall that now. I asked
24 her when she was talking to the government whether she ever
25 told them that she, Ghislaine, and Jeffrey were alone in the
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