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Court transcript (opening statement)
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Summary
This document is a page from a court transcript of an opening statement by defense attorney Ms. Sternheim in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). The attorney argues that witness memories are faded and contaminated by media, and that Jeffrey Epstein manipulated everyone, including Maxwell. The text asserts that accusers were motivated or manipulated by civil attorneys seeking money and notes that testifying witnesses received millions of dollars from the Epstein Victim's Compensation Fund with minimal vetting.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sternheim | Defense Attorney |
Delivering the opening statement (Ms. Sternheim appears in the header).
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased financier/Sex offender |
Described as a manipulator who compartmentalized his life and groomed victims.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
Described by defense as being manipulated by Epstein and targeted by accusers for financial reasons.
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| Accusers/Women | Witnesses/Victims |
Individuals testifying in the trial who received compensation from the Epstein estate.
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| Civil Attorneys | Lawyers |
Accused by the defense of manipulating accusers to target Epstein and Maxwell for money.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Epstein's Estate |
Source of the victim's compensation fund.
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| Victim's Compensation Fund |
Fund set up to pay accusers; described as having minimal requirements.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting agency listed in footer.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (implied by DOJ-OGR stamp in footer).
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Timeline (2 events)
15 to 25+ years prior to trial
2022-08-10
Filing date of the court document containing the opening statement.
Courtroom (Southern District of New York implied)
Relationships (3)
Defense claims Epstein compartmentalized his life and showed only what he wanted to Ghislaine.
Defense claims attorneys manipulated accusers to seek money.
Estate paid millions to accusers via compensation fund.
Key Quotes (5)
"Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the world around him and the people around him."Source
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"He compartmentalized his life, showing only what he wanted to show to the people around him, including Ghislaine."Source
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"You will hear that the accusers themselves were manipulated by those around them, especially civil attorneys who saw Epstein and Ghislaine as easy targets for lawsuits and, of course, money."Source
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"Each accuser who applied to the fund - who will testify here - received millions of dollars from Epstein's estate"Source
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"it really always was about Epstein."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 43 of 106 47
LBTCMAX2 Opening - Ms. Sternheim
LBTCMAX2 Opening - Ms. Sternheim
1 in this trial through expert testimony - groomed them to engage
2 in acts with Epstein.
3 Now, we're talking about events that took place 15 to
4 over 25 years ago, and as we all know, memories fade over time,
5 and in this case, you will learn that not only have memories
6 faded, but they have been contaminated by outside information,
7 constant media reports and other influences.
8 Manipulation. Yes, Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the
9 world around him and the people around him. He
10 compartmentalized his life, showing only what he wanted to show
11 to the people around him, including Ghislaine. You will hear
12 that the accusers themselves were manipulated by those around
13 them, especially civil attorneys who saw Epstein and Ghislaine
14 as easy targets for lawsuits and, of course, money.
15 As you heard, Epstein's estate set up a victim's
16 compensation fund to pay accusers who claimed to be of a
17 certain age and have had contact with Epstein. But those
18 claims met the most minimal requirements, and certainly not
19 proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The fund did not challenge
20 the accusers, did not check facts, didn't ask questions. Each
21 accuser who applied to the fund - who will testify here -
22 received millions of dollars from Epstein's estate, and it made
23 it very easy for these women to include Ghislaine Maxwell when
24 it really always was about Epstein.
25 Now, Ghislaine Maxwell is on trial because of her
2 in acts with Epstein.
3 Now, we're talking about events that took place 15 to
4 over 25 years ago, and as we all know, memories fade over time,
5 and in this case, you will learn that not only have memories
6 faded, but they have been contaminated by outside information,
7 constant media reports and other influences.
8 Manipulation. Yes, Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the
9 world around him and the people around him. He
10 compartmentalized his life, showing only what he wanted to show
11 to the people around him, including Ghislaine. You will hear
12 that the accusers themselves were manipulated by those around
13 them, especially civil attorneys who saw Epstein and Ghislaine
14 as easy targets for lawsuits and, of course, money.
15 As you heard, Epstein's estate set up a victim's
16 compensation fund to pay accusers who claimed to be of a
17 certain age and have had contact with Epstein. But those
18 claims met the most minimal requirements, and certainly not
19 proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The fund did not challenge
20 the accusers, did not check facts, didn't ask questions. Each
21 accuser who applied to the fund - who will testify here -
22 received millions of dollars from Epstein's estate, and it made
23 it very easy for these women to include Ghislaine Maxwell when
24 it really always was about Epstein.
25 Now, Ghislaine Maxwell is on trial because of her
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