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Court transcript (case 1:20-cr-00330-ajn)
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) filed on August 10, 2022. It records a legal debate between Ms. Menninger (defense) and Ms. Comey (prosecution) regarding the scope of closing arguments related to impeachment and witness statements. Additionally, Ms. Comey notes that due to rulings on 'Annie Farmer statements,' it is no longer necessary to call AUSA Rossmiller as a witness.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Menninger | Defense Attorney |
Arguing regarding impeachment arguments and closing statements.
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| Ms. Comey | Prosecutor (AUSA) |
Responding to defense arguments; discussing witness Annie Farmer and AUSA Rossmiller.
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| The Court | Judge |
Presiding over the discussion and making rulings on permissible arguments.
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| Annie Farmer | Witness/Victim |
Mentioned in relation to rulings on her statements.
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| AUSA Rossmiller | Potential Witness/Assistant US Attorney |
Discussed as no longer being relevant to call as a witness.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting service listed in footer.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (implied by Bates stamp prefix DOJ-OGR).
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
Court proceeding discussing closing arguments and witness release.
Courtroom (Southern District of New York)
Locations (1)
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Implied by case number and reporters.
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Relationships (2)
Comey discusses releasing Rossmiller as a witness.
Debating legal points in court transcript.
Key Quotes (4)
"THE COURT: That is way more metaphysical than I can handle at this moment."Source
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"MS. MENNINGER: I think impeachment is for the truth, your Honor."Source
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"MS. COMEY: Obviously it's not for the truth, it's for impeachment, but no objection to that argument."Source
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"MS. COMEY: ...there is no longer any relevance for calling AUSA Rossmiller as a witness..."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 763 Filed 08/10/22 Page 28 of 197 2569
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1 aloud, I believe the phrase you just used was the defense can
2 make the impeachment argument. Because the quote was read
3 aloud, even if the witness doesn't recall making the statement
4 does not prohibit us from making an argument to the jury that
5 the statement was, in fact, made to law enforcement and
6 impeaches the witness's testimony; correct?
7 THE COURT: If it's in the record, that inference is
8 available to argue. Any disagreement?
9 MS. COMEY: No objection, your Honor.
10 MS. MENNINGER: I just want to make sure in closing
11 arguments --
12 THE COURT: I totally appreciate that. And anything
13 to avoid objections during closing argument.
14 MS. COMEY: Obviously it's not for the truth, it's for
15 impeachment, but no objection to that argument.
16 MS. MENNINGER: I think impeachment is for the truth,
17 your Honor.
18 THE COURT: That is way more metaphysical than I can
19 handle at this moment.
20 MS. MENNINGER: Thank you.
21 THE COURT: Thank you.
22 MS. COMEY: Your Honor, I would note that in light of
23 the rulings on the Annie Farmer statements, it appears that
24 there is no longer any relevance for calling AUSA Rossmiller as
25 a witness, and I just want to confirm that he is released from
2 make the impeachment argument. Because the quote was read
3 aloud, even if the witness doesn't recall making the statement
4 does not prohibit us from making an argument to the jury that
5 the statement was, in fact, made to law enforcement and
6 impeaches the witness's testimony; correct?
7 THE COURT: If it's in the record, that inference is
8 available to argue. Any disagreement?
9 MS. COMEY: No objection, your Honor.
10 MS. MENNINGER: I just want to make sure in closing
11 arguments --
12 THE COURT: I totally appreciate that. And anything
13 to avoid objections during closing argument.
14 MS. COMEY: Obviously it's not for the truth, it's for
15 impeachment, but no objection to that argument.
16 MS. MENNINGER: I think impeachment is for the truth,
17 your Honor.
18 THE COURT: That is way more metaphysical than I can
19 handle at this moment.
20 MS. MENNINGER: Thank you.
21 THE COURT: Thank you.
22 MS. COMEY: Your Honor, I would note that in light of
23 the rulings on the Annie Farmer statements, it appears that
24 there is no longer any relevance for calling AUSA Rossmiller as
25 a witness, and I just want to confirm that he is released from
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