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Court transcript (opening statement)
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Summary
This is a page from a court transcript of the opening statement by defense attorney Ms. Sternheim in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Sternheim argues that while four accusers will testify, the evidence will not support the charges, and she attempts to humanize Maxwell by highlighting her education and skills. The text also frames Jeffrey Epstein's image in the 1990s as a successful, charismatic philanthropist to explain Maxwell's association with him.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sternheim | Defense Attorney |
Delivering opening statement in defense of Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
Described as well-educated, Oxford graduate, pilot, and linguist.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Associate/Financier |
Described by defense as a successful financier, philanthropist, and patron of the arts during the 1990s.
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| Four women | Witnesses/Accusers |
Mentioned as those who will testify against Maxwell.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford University |
Institution where Ghislaine Maxwell graduated.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting service.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (indicated by Bates stamp prefix).
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Timeline (2 events)
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Location of the proceedings (likely SDNY based on footer).
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Relationships (2)
Met in the '90s; defense describes Epstein as a philanthropist she associated with.
Sternheim is delivering the opening defense statement for Maxwell.
Key Quotes (4)
"Four women will come into this courtroom and they will point a finger at Ghislaine Maxwell"Source
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"She socialized with extraordinary people, she can pilot a helicopter, she speaks numerous languages"Source
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"Now, in the '90s, Ghislaine met Epstein."Source
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"As you will hear, he was a successful financier, a philanthropist, a patron of the arts and sciences"Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 47 of 106 51
LBTCMAX2 Opening - Ms. Sternheim
LBTCMAX2 Opening - Ms. Sternheim
1 (In open court)
2 MS. STERNHEIM: Four women will come into this
3 courtroom and they will point a finger at Ghislaine Maxwell,
4 but what they say and the evidence that you will see is not
5 going to support these charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
6 You've heard many negative things about Ghislaine
7 Maxwell, and the evidence is going to show many exceptional
8 things about Ghislaine Maxwell - well educated, well traveled,
9 a graduate of Oxford. She socialized with extraordinary
10 people, she can pilot a helicopter, she speaks numerous
11 languages, and she has worked her entire adult life. She is
12 being pegged as the rich girl, the socialite. But privileged
13 background, comfortable lifestyle, status - they may be things
14 that easily check the wrong box, but they are not crimes and
15 nor should they factor negatively into your consideration of
16 the evidence because, as you may recall, during jury selection,
17 you all agreed and you all said that you would not be biased by
18 affluence or opulence, and your word is your bond.
19 Now, in the '90s, Ghislaine met Epstein. As you will
20 hear, he was a successful financier, a philanthropist, a patron
21 of the arts and sciences, and a supporter of educational
22 pursuit and artistic talent. He was a bright, fascinating man
23 with wide ranging interests, and he had many positive traits,
24 attractiveness, charisma, intelligence, status, charm. He gave
25 generously and he shared his lifestyle with others. He
2 MS. STERNHEIM: Four women will come into this
3 courtroom and they will point a finger at Ghislaine Maxwell,
4 but what they say and the evidence that you will see is not
5 going to support these charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
6 You've heard many negative things about Ghislaine
7 Maxwell, and the evidence is going to show many exceptional
8 things about Ghislaine Maxwell - well educated, well traveled,
9 a graduate of Oxford. She socialized with extraordinary
10 people, she can pilot a helicopter, she speaks numerous
11 languages, and she has worked her entire adult life. She is
12 being pegged as the rich girl, the socialite. But privileged
13 background, comfortable lifestyle, status - they may be things
14 that easily check the wrong box, but they are not crimes and
15 nor should they factor negatively into your consideration of
16 the evidence because, as you may recall, during jury selection,
17 you all agreed and you all said that you would not be biased by
18 affluence or opulence, and your word is your bond.
19 Now, in the '90s, Ghislaine met Epstein. As you will
20 hear, he was a successful financier, a philanthropist, a patron
21 of the arts and sciences, and a supporter of educational
22 pursuit and artistic talent. He was a bright, fascinating man
23 with wide ranging interests, and he had many positive traits,
24 attractiveness, charisma, intelligence, status, charm. He gave
25 generously and he shared his lifestyle with others. He
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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