This document is a page from the court transcript of the jury charge in the trial of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). The judge instructs the jury on the requirement for a unanimous verdict, the protocol for filling out the verdict form via the foreperson, and general conduct regarding courtesy during deliberations. The transcript concludes with the judge calling for a sidebar with counsel and the court reporter before submitting the case to the jury.
| Name | Role | Context |
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| The Judge | Presiding Judge (Speaker) |
Delivering final instructions (the Charge) to the jury regarding deliberations and verdicts.
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| Jurors | Jury |
Recipients of the instructions; expected to deliberate and reach a unanimous verdict.
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| Foreperson | Jury Leader |
Responsible for filling out the verdict form and advising the marshal when a decision is reached.
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| Marshal | Court Security |
Stationed outside the jury room door to receive notice of the verdict.
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| Counsel | Attorneys |
Called to a sidebar conference with the judge.
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| Reporter | Court Reporter |
Called to the sidebar conference to record the discussion.
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| Name | Type | Context |
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Transcription service provider listed in the footer.
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| US District Court (SDNY) |
Implied by the case number format (PAE) and Southern District Reporters footer.
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| Department of Justice (DOJ) |
Indicated by the Bates stamp 'DOJ-OGR'.
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Where the proceedings are taking place.
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Location in the courtroom where the judge, counsel, and reporter will meet privately.
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Where the jurors are asked to remain patiently.
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Where the verdict is to be reported.
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"Your verdict must be unanimous."Source
"If at any time you are divided, do not report how the vote stands, and if you have reached a verdict, do not report what it is until you are asked in open court."Source
"You should treat each other with courtesy and respect during your deliberations."Source
"I'll ask you to remain patiently in the jury box without speaking to each other and we will return in just a moment to submit the case to you."Source
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