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Court transcript (cross-examination)
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Summary
In this court transcript page from the cross-examination of Mr. Alessi, the witness confirms that Jeffrey Epstein was considered 'the boss' and owner. The defense questions Alessi on whether Ghislaine Maxwell's instructions were understood to come directly from Epstein, to which Alessi replies he does not know. The testimony also discusses a 'household manual' and Epstein's hiring of a 'countess' to purportedly create it.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Alessi | Witness |
Former employee testifying under cross-examination regarding the hierarchy of the household.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject |
Identified by the witness as 'the boss' and 'the owner'; mentioned as having hired a countess.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Subject |
Mentioned regarding her authority and whether her instructions originated from Epstein.
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| The Court | Judge |
Directs the witness to answer the question before explaining.
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| Mr. Pagliuca | Attorney |
Interjects to reference a specific document/exhibit number.
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| Unnamed Countess | Employee/Contractor |
Allegedly hired by Epstein to put together a household manual.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Southern District Reporters, P.C. | ||
| DOJ |
Department of Justice (referenced in footer stamp)
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Timeline (2 events)
August 10, 2022
Cross-examination of witness Mr. Alessi in court case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE.
Southern District of New York (implied by court reporter)
Relationships (3)
Alessi identifies Epstein as 'the boss' and 'the owner'.
Discussion regarding the chain of command and source of instructions.
Counsel states 'Mr. Epstein hired a countess'.
Key Quotes (4)
"Well, the boss of what I understand was Mr. Epstein he was the owner."Source
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"I don't know the answer. I don't know if it was from him or from herself [regarding Maxwell's instructions]."Source
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"Mr. Epstein hired a countess."Source
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"And the countess put together the manual, correct?"Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 749 Filed 08/10/22 Page 73 of 236 977
LC3KMAX2 Alessi - Cross
LC3KMAX2 Alessi - Cross
1 was, correct?
2 A. Well, the boss of what I understand was Mr. Epstein he was
3 the owner.
4 Q. Mr. Alessi, the question I asked you was: That's what you
5 testified about who the boss was? Isn't that what I asked you?
6 THE COURT: I direct the witness: Can you give the
7 answer and then you can explain. Go ahead.
8 A. I could have said this statement at that time.
9 Q. Okay. Thank you, Mr. Alessi.
10 It's also true, isn't it, Mr. Alessi, that you
11 understood that whatever Ms. Maxwell was telling you, it was
12 coming from Mr. Epstein, correct?
13 A. I don't know the answer. I don't know if it was from him
14 or from herself.
15 Q. You're aware that this book that we talked about, the
16 household manual -- we talked about that yesterday, correct?
17 A. Yes, sir.
18 Q. Now, that was -- Mr. Epstein hired a countess.
19 Do you recall that?
20 A. Yes.
21 Q. And the countess put together the manual, correct?
22 A. I don't know if she got it or not. I don't know if she was
23 the author of the manual.
24 MR. PAGLIUCA: If we can go to 3504-030 page 6, line
25 24. 3504-030, 6, deposition page 23, lines -- page 24, lines 9
2 A. Well, the boss of what I understand was Mr. Epstein he was
3 the owner.
4 Q. Mr. Alessi, the question I asked you was: That's what you
5 testified about who the boss was? Isn't that what I asked you?
6 THE COURT: I direct the witness: Can you give the
7 answer and then you can explain. Go ahead.
8 A. I could have said this statement at that time.
9 Q. Okay. Thank you, Mr. Alessi.
10 It's also true, isn't it, Mr. Alessi, that you
11 understood that whatever Ms. Maxwell was telling you, it was
12 coming from Mr. Epstein, correct?
13 A. I don't know the answer. I don't know if it was from him
14 or from herself.
15 Q. You're aware that this book that we talked about, the
16 household manual -- we talked about that yesterday, correct?
17 A. Yes, sir.
18 Q. Now, that was -- Mr. Epstein hired a countess.
19 Do you recall that?
20 A. Yes.
21 Q. And the countess put together the manual, correct?
22 A. I don't know if she got it or not. I don't know if she was
23 the author of the manual.
24 MR. PAGLIUCA: If we can go to 3504-030 page 6, line
25 24. 3504-030, 6, deposition page 23, lines -- page 24, lines 9
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
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