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Summary
This document is a page from the court transcript of the opening statement by Ms. Pomerantz in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). The prosecutor outlines the evidence to be presented, detailing Jeffrey Epstein's wealth, luxury properties (Palm Beach, Manhattan, NM, Paris, USVI), and private planes. It specifically defines the relationship between Maxwell and Epstein as intimate partners starting in the early 1990s, transitioning to 'best of friends' and closest associates.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Pomerantz | Prosecutor/Attorney |
Delivering the opening statement to the jury.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
Described as Epstein's best friend, right hand, and closest associate. Accused of being guilty beyond a reasonable do...
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Associate/Co-conspirator |
Described as a multimillionaire connected to famous/powerful people, owned various luxury properties and planes.
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Organizations (2)
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Footer information.
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| DOJ |
Implied by Bates stamp DOJ-OGR.
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Timeline (2 events)
2022-08-10
Opening Statement in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN
Courtroom (Southern District)
Ms. Pomerantz
Jury (implied)
Locations (5)
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Location of Epstein's villa.
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Location of Epstein's mansion.
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Location of Epstein's ranch.
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Location of Epstein's apartment.
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Location of Epstein's private island.
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Relationships (1)
Described as 'best friend and right hand', 'personal intimate relationship' starting in early 1990s, 'couple for many years', and 'closest associate'.
Key Quotes (5)
"Maxwell was Epstein's best friend and right hand."Source
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"Epstein was a multimillionaire connected to famous and powerful people."Source
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"Starting in the early 1990s, the defendant was in a personal intimate relationship with Epstein..."Source
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"...when their relationship ended, they remained, in the defendant's own words, the best of friends."Source
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"The defendant was Epstein's closest associate..."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 29 of 106 33
LBTCMAX2 Opening - Ms. Pomerantz
LBTCMAX2 Opening - Ms. Pomerantz
1 that you're going to see in this case, and I'm going to do that
2 in two parts. First, I will tell you what I expect the
3 evidence is going to show. Second, I'm going to talk about the
4 different types of evidence that will prove that Ghislaine
5 Maxwell is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
6 So what will the evidence show?
7 You're going to learn that the man and woman I just
8 mentioned were Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell
9 was Epstein's best friend and right hand. Epstein was a
10 multimillionaire connected to famous and powerful people. He
11 lived a life of extraordinary luxury. He owned many
12 properties, including a villa in Palm Beach, Florida, a mansion
13 in Manhattan, a ranch in New Mexico, and an apartment in Paris.
14 He even owned an entire private island in the United States
15 Virgin Islands. And he had staff who worked for him in his
16 various homes.
17 Epstein also owned private planes. He had pilots who
18 worked for him full-time, flying him to his properties and
19 other locations in the United States and internationally. The
20 defendant got to enjoy that luxury right along with Epstein.
21 Starting in the early 1990s, the defendant was in a
22 personal intimate relationship with Epstein, they were a couple
23 for many years, and when their relationship ended, they
24 remained, in the defendant's own words, the best of friends.
25 The defendant was Epstein's closest associate and
2 in two parts. First, I will tell you what I expect the
3 evidence is going to show. Second, I'm going to talk about the
4 different types of evidence that will prove that Ghislaine
5 Maxwell is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
6 So what will the evidence show?
7 You're going to learn that the man and woman I just
8 mentioned were Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell
9 was Epstein's best friend and right hand. Epstein was a
10 multimillionaire connected to famous and powerful people. He
11 lived a life of extraordinary luxury. He owned many
12 properties, including a villa in Palm Beach, Florida, a mansion
13 in Manhattan, a ranch in New Mexico, and an apartment in Paris.
14 He even owned an entire private island in the United States
15 Virgin Islands. And he had staff who worked for him in his
16 various homes.
17 Epstein also owned private planes. He had pilots who
18 worked for him full-time, flying him to his properties and
19 other locations in the United States and internationally. The
20 defendant got to enjoy that luxury right along with Epstein.
21 Starting in the early 1990s, the defendant was in a
22 personal intimate relationship with Epstein, they were a couple
23 for many years, and when their relationship ended, they
24 remained, in the defendant's own words, the best of friends.
25 The defendant was Epstein's closest associate and
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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