This document is page 204 of a court transcript (Document 767, filed 08/10/22) from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It contains Jury Instructions 22, 23, and the start of 24. The text outlines the legal standards for Count Four (transportation of a minor), specifically requiring the government to prove Ms. Maxwell knew 'Jane' was under 17, and clarifying that the failure to actually accomplish the intended illegal sexual activity is not a defense.
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Subject of the jury instructions; government must prove she knew Jane was under 17.
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| Jane | Victim / Minor |
Individual under the age of 17 allegedly transported across state lines for illegal sexual activity.
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting agency listed in footer.
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| Government |
Prosecution; entity bearing the burden of proof.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (implied by Bates stamp DOJ-OGR).
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| Location | Context |
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Jurisdiction implied by the court reporter's name.
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"The government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt... that a significant or motivating purpose of Jane's travel across state lines was that she would engage in illegal sexual activity"Source
"Ms. Maxwell knew that Jane was less than 17 years old at the time of the acts alleged in Count Four"Source
"Failure to accomplish intended activity is immaterial."Source
"It is enough if the defendant has the requisite intent at the time of the enticement or transportation."Source
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