This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on August 10, 2022, featuring defense attorney Mr. Everdell moving for a judgment of acquittal under Rule 29(a). Everdell argues that the government's evidence is insufficient to convict Ms. Maxwell, specifically addressing Counts One and Two (enticement and conspiracy) which rely on the testimony of a witness named 'Jane.' He asserts the government failed to prove Maxwell enticed Jane to travel to New York for illegal sex acts.
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Everdell | Defense Attorney |
Arguing a motion for judgment of acquittal on behalf of the defense.
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| The Court (Judge) | Judge |
Presiding over the proceedings and interacting with Mr. Everdell.
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the trial; the defense argues there is insufficient evidence to convict her.
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| Jane | Witness/Victim |
A witness whose testimony is critical to Counts One and Two (enticement counts).
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Listed in the footer.
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| The Government |
Referenced as the party that elicited evidence in its case-in-chief.
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| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Location Jane was allegedly enticed to travel to; jurisdiction for relevant laws.
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"Your Honor, the defense moves at this time for a judgment of acquittal under Rule 29(a) on the grounds that the evidence elicited by the government in its case-in-chief is insufficient to establish each element of the offenses charged in the S2 indictment beyond a reasonable doubt."Source
"To convict Ms. Maxwell, the government must show that Ms. Maxwell persuaded or enticed Jane to travel to New York to engage in sex acts that would violate New York law"Source
"There is no evidence in the record that Ms. Maxwell or anyone else who"Source
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