This page contains jury instructions (Instruction No. 20) from the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell regarding Count Four of the indictment. The judge explains the legal definition of 'transportation of an individual under the age of 17 to engage in illegal sexual activity,' specifically relating to a victim identified as 'Jane' during the period of 1994 to 1997. The text clarifies that the government must prove Maxwell knowingly facilitated this travel, such as by purchasing tickets, even if she did not personally transport the victim across state lines.
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
Subject of the jury instruction; charged with transporting a minor.
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| Jane | Victim/Individual |
An individual under the age of 17 allegedly transported by Maxwell between 1994-1997.
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| Judge/Court | Authority |
Speaker giving the instructions ('As I've explained...').
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Listed in footer.
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| Department of Justice (DOJ) |
Implied by Bates stamp 'DOJ-OGR'.
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| The Government |
Party with the burden of proof.
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"Count Four also relates solely to Jane during the time period 1994 to 1997."Source
"The government does not have to prove that Ms. Maxwell personally transported Jane across a state line; it is sufficient to satisfy the element that Ms. Maxwell was actively engaged... in the making of the travel arrangements such as by purchasing tickets"Source
"Ms. Maxwell must have knowingly transported or caused the transportation of Jane in interstate commerce."Source
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