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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) featuring the testimony of a witness named Berke. Berke describes a conversation with Ms. Brune regarding a background check on a woman where a 'disbarred lawyer' with the same name was found, though they concluded it was a case of mistaken identity based on educational background. The direct examination by Mr. Shechtman concludes, and cross-examination by Mr. Okula begins with some light banter about a 'bucket list'.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Berke | Witness |
Testifying in court regarding a conversation about a background check.
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| Ms. Brune | Subject of testimony |
Discussed a 'disbarred lawyer' finding with Berke.
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| Mr. Shechtman | Attorney |
Conducting direct examination, concludes questioning.
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| The Court | Judge |
Directs proceedings to cross-examination.
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| Mr. Okula | Attorney |
Conducting cross-examination.
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| Unnamed Female Subject ('She') | Subject of discussion |
Person being vetted/discussed who had a BA in humanities, not the disbarred lawyer found in a search.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting service listed in footer.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (implied by DOJ-OGR stamp).
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Timeline (1 events)
June 24, 2022 (Filing Date)
Court testimony in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell).
Courtroom
Locations (1)
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Likely SDNY (New York), based on the court reporters.
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Key Quotes (4)
"I recall her saying that they had identified a person with the same name who had been a disbarred lawyer."Source
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"I recall saying, well, definitely it can't be the same person."Source
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"I get to check one of the things off my bucket list."Source
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"Would you agree with me, Mr. Berke, that if an attorney"Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 166-2 Filed 06/24/22 Page 113 of 117
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C2grdau4 Berke - direct
1 copy machines and other things and often spent time back there,
2 I remember talking to Ms. Brune about the note.
3 I recall her saying that they had identified a person
4 with the same name who had been a disbarred lawyer. I recall
5 saying to her, well, that can't be, because she certainly isn't
6 a lawyer. I said, I assume she was asked what her educational
7 background was. I remember Ms. Brune said she did, she was
8 asked, she said that she had a BA degree. Ms. Brune told me
9 what it was in. I don't recall as I sit here. But it was some
10 humanities. I recall saying, well, definitely it can't be the
11 same person. She said, that's what I think as well.
12 That was really the end of it. I would say the
13 conversation probably did not last more than two, three minutes
14 at most. Then I recall we left the room and that was it.
15 Q. She said, that's what I think as well?
16 A. That's what I recall.
17 MR. SHECHTMAN: No further questions.
18 THE COURT: Cross-examination.
19 CROSS-EXAMINATION
20 BY MR. OKULA:
21 Q. Good afternoon, Mr. Berke.
22 A. Good afternoon, Mr. Okula.
23 Q. I get to check one of the things off my bucket list.
24 A. I just hope you didn't prepare too much for it.
25 Q. Would you agree with me, Mr. Berke, that if an attorney
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00009430
C2grdau4 Berke - direct
1 copy machines and other things and often spent time back there,
2 I remember talking to Ms. Brune about the note.
3 I recall her saying that they had identified a person
4 with the same name who had been a disbarred lawyer. I recall
5 saying to her, well, that can't be, because she certainly isn't
6 a lawyer. I said, I assume she was asked what her educational
7 background was. I remember Ms. Brune said she did, she was
8 asked, she said that she had a BA degree. Ms. Brune told me
9 what it was in. I don't recall as I sit here. But it was some
10 humanities. I recall saying, well, definitely it can't be the
11 same person. She said, that's what I think as well.
12 That was really the end of it. I would say the
13 conversation probably did not last more than two, three minutes
14 at most. Then I recall we left the room and that was it.
15 Q. She said, that's what I think as well?
16 A. That's what I recall.
17 MR. SHECHTMAN: No further questions.
18 THE COURT: Cross-examination.
19 CROSS-EXAMINATION
20 BY MR. OKULA:
21 Q. Good afternoon, Mr. Berke.
22 A. Good afternoon, Mr. Okula.
23 Q. I get to check one of the things off my bucket list.
24 A. I just hope you didn't prepare too much for it.
25 Q. Would you agree with me, Mr. Berke, that if an attorney
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00009430
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