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Court transcript (cross-examination)
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This document is a page from a court transcript of the cross-examination of pilot David Rodgers (filed Aug 10, 2022). Defense attorney Mr. Everdell questions Rodgers about flight protocols on Epstein's Gulfstream and Boeing aircraft, specifically confirming that while cockpit doors were closed, Epstein never explicitly instructed Rodgers that he could not leave the cockpit or mingle with passengers.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| David Rodgers | Witness / Pilot |
Being cross-examined regarding his time flying planes for Jeffrey Epstein.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Employer / Defendant (deceased) |
Mentioned as the person who did or did not give instructions to the pilot.
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| Mr. Everdell | Defense Attorney |
Conducting the cross-examination of David Rodgers.
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| The Court | Judge |
Intervenes to ensure the witness allows the attorney to finish questions before answering.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Listed in the footer.
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| DOJ-OGR |
Source of the document via Bates stamp.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10 (Filed)
Cross-examination of David Rodgers
Courtroom (Southern District of NY)
Locations (1)
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Inferred from 'Southern District Reporters' and area code 212.
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Relationships (2)
Rodgers flew Epstein's planes; counsel asks about instructions given by Epstein to Rodgers.
Everdell is questioning Rodgers in court.
Key Quotes (4)
"Now, you did testify that when you flew the planes, both the Gulfstream and the Boeing, the cockpit doors were closed?"Source
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"But you were never instructed by Jeffrey Epstein or anyone else, for that matter, that you were not allowed to ever leave the cockpit during flight, were you?"Source
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"He never told you, for example, You have to stay in the cockpit; you cannot leave, David Rodgers?"Source
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"And he never told you and nor did anybody else that you could never mingle with the passengers on the flight, did he?"Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 755 Filed 08/10/22 Page 171 of 262 1882
LC8VMAX6 Rodgers - cross
LC8VMAX6 Rodgers - cross
1 A. No.
2 Q. All right. Now, you did testify that when you flew the
3 planes, both the Gulfstream and the Boeing, the cockpit doors
4 were closed?
5 A. Correct.
6 Q. And so if they are closed, you can't necessarily see what's
7 happening in the passenger section of the plane; is that right?
8 A. That's right.
9 Q. Okay. But you were never instructed by Jeffrey Epstein or
10 anyone else, for that matter, that you were not allowed to ever
11 leave the cockpit during flight, were you?
12 A. No.
13 Q. He never told you, for example, You have to stay in the
14 cockpit; you cannot leave, David Rodgers?
15 A. No, he never said that.
16 Q. Okay. And he never told you and nor did anybody else that
17 you could never mingle with the passengers on the flight, did
18 he?
19 A. That he could never what?
20 Q. That you could never mingle or meet the passengers on the
21 flight?
22 A. No.
23 THE COURT: If we could just make sure the question
24 finishes before the answers.
25 MR. EVERDELL: I'm sorry.
2 Q. All right. Now, you did testify that when you flew the
3 planes, both the Gulfstream and the Boeing, the cockpit doors
4 were closed?
5 A. Correct.
6 Q. And so if they are closed, you can't necessarily see what's
7 happening in the passenger section of the plane; is that right?
8 A. That's right.
9 Q. Okay. But you were never instructed by Jeffrey Epstein or
10 anyone else, for that matter, that you were not allowed to ever
11 leave the cockpit during flight, were you?
12 A. No.
13 Q. He never told you, for example, You have to stay in the
14 cockpit; you cannot leave, David Rodgers?
15 A. No, he never said that.
16 Q. Okay. And he never told you and nor did anybody else that
17 you could never mingle with the passengers on the flight, did
18 he?
19 A. That he could never what?
20 Q. That you could never mingle or meet the passengers on the
21 flight?
22 A. No.
23 THE COURT: If we could just make sure the question
24 finishes before the answers.
25 MR. EVERDELL: I'm sorry.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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