This document is page 100 of a court filing (Document 563) dated December 18, 2021, containing Jury Instruction No. 11 for the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. The instruction advises the jury that the indictment contains six separate counts which must be considered independently of one another. It further reiterates the burden of proof, stating the Government must prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt to secure a guilty verdict.
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the indictment facing six counts; referred to as 'Ms. Maxwell'.
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| The Government |
The entity required to prove the elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
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| Department of Justice |
Indicated by the footer stamp 'DOJ-OGR'.
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"Instruction No. 11: Multiple Counts"Source
"Each count charges Ms. Maxwell with a different crime."Source
"You must consider each count separately and return a separate verdict of guilty or not guilty for each."Source
"Whether you find Ms. Maxwell guilty or not guilty as to one offense should not affect your verdict as to any other offense charged"Source
"You may only find Ms. Maxwell guilty of a particular count if the Government has proven each element of the offense charged with respect to that count beyond a reasonable doubt."Source
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