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This page from a court filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, likely US v. Ghislaine Maxwell) discusses the court's ruling on the anonymity of 'Minor Victim-4' during trial. The court rejects the defense's argument that using the victim's real name is necessary for impeachment or to address allegations of suborning perjury. The ruling allows the defense to use the victim's first name and show unredacted exhibits to the jury, but prohibits saying the victim's last name out loud in court.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Minor Victim-4 | Victim/Witness |
Subject of defense arguments regarding testimony, anonymity, and impeachment evidence.
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| The Defendant | Defendant |
Implied Ghislaine Maxwell (based on case number); arguing for the use of real names during cross-examination.
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| Minor Victim-4's Lawyer | Legal Counsel |
Mentioned in the context of a 'baseless defense argument' regarding suborning perjury.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Justice (DOJ) |
Indicated by the Bates stamp 'DOJ-OGR'.
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| The Defense |
Legal team for the defendant.
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Timeline (2 events)
Locations (1)
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The location where testimony and cross-examination occur.
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Relationships (2)
Defense seeks to use real name for impeachment; court rules on limitations.
Mentioned together regarding defense allegations of suborning perjury.
Key Quotes (4)
"Even the baseless defense argument that Minor Victim-4 and her lawyer are suborning perjury would not require use of either name."Source
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"The defendant also argues that '[s]ubstantial impeachment evidence exists as to [Minor Victim-4] under her real name,' and the defendant 'should not be forced to compromise the full effect of this evidence by use of a first name only.'"Source
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"The jury will know the Minor Victims' full names and will understand the complete argument."Source
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"They would only be limited from saying her last name out loud in court."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 383 Filed 10/29/21 Page 19 of 40
to make the point. She does not. Much of this information can be elicited without using names at
all, such as Minor Victim-4's past statements and the general arc of the Minor Victims'
professional work. 10 And the defense does not provide a particularized justification for any
identifying information, [REDACTED]. Even the baseless
defense argument that Minor Victim-4 and her lawyer are suborning perjury would not require use
of either name. Notably, despite the numerous cases in which pseudonyms or first names have
been used, the defense cites no case in which a court has forced victims to testify under their true
names so that the defense could conduct cross-examination along these lines.
all, such as Minor Victim-4's past statements and the general arc of the Minor Victims'
professional work. 10 And the defense does not provide a particularized justification for any
identifying information, [REDACTED]. Even the baseless
defense argument that Minor Victim-4 and her lawyer are suborning perjury would not require use
of either name. Notably, despite the numerous cases in which pseudonyms or first names have
been used, the defense cites no case in which a court has forced victims to testify under their true
names so that the defense could conduct cross-examination along these lines.
The defendant also argues that "[s]ubstantial impeachment evidence exists as to [Minor
Victim-4] under her real name," and the defendant "should not be forced to compromise the full
effect of this evidence by use of a first name only." (Def. Opp. at 22). The defendant is not so
compromised. The defendant is allowed to elicit this information and, where it is contained in
exhibits, and show those to the jury without redaction. The jury will know the Minor Victims' full
names and will understand the complete argument. The defense can even say Minor Victim-4's
first name. They would only be limited from saying her last name out loud in court. The same is
true with exhibits including the names of certain other Minor Victims. 11
Victim-4] under her real name," and the defendant "should not be forced to compromise the full
effect of this evidence by use of a first name only." (Def. Opp. at 22). The defendant is not so
compromised. The defendant is allowed to elicit this information and, where it is contained in
exhibits, and show those to the jury without redaction. The jury will know the Minor Victims' full
names and will understand the complete argument. The defense can even say Minor Victim-4's
first name. They would only be limited from saying her last name out loud in court. The same is
true with exhibits including the names of certain other Minor Victims. 11
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