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This document is page 3 of a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on January 15, 2025. The Judge discusses the necessity of sealing portions of the proceedings related to Federal Rule of Evidence 412 (sexual behavior evidence) and outlines the schedule for addressing 'Daubert' issues first. The Judge also notes a high response rate for jury summons, with 565 prospective jurors having filled out questionnaires in two days.
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This document is Page 90 of 167 from a court filing in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on December 18, 2021. It contains 'Instruction No. 3', which strictly prohibits jurors from communicating about the case via any electronic means or social media (listing specific platforms like Facebook and Twitter) and bans outside research. The instruction emphasizes that deliberations must occur only within the jury room and verdicts must be based solely on evidence presented in court.
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This document is page 88 of a court filing (Document 563) from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on December 18, 2021. It contains 'Instruction No. 1: Role of the Court,' which explains the judge's responsibility to define the law and the jury's sworn duty to follow those legal instructions regardless of personal opinion or opposing statements by attorneys. The text emphasizes that the jury must consider the instructions as a whole during deliberation.
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This document is a page of concluding remarks from a judge to a jury in the criminal case against Ms. Maxwell, filed on December 18, 2021. The judge instructs the jurors on their duty to deliberate based solely on the evidence and the law, to disregard sympathy, and to engage in a fair and collaborative discussion to reach a verdict. The instructions emphasize that each juror's final vote must reflect their own conscientious belief.
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This document is a legal instruction (No. 59) for a jury in case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, filed on December 18, 2021. It outlines the procedures for jury deliberation, including the election of a foreperson, the formal process for communicating with the court via written notes, and rules regarding the use of personal notes taken during the trial. The instructions emphasize that the foreperson acts as a communicator without extra authority and that all jurors' recollections of evidence are paramount.
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This document is a jury instruction, specifically Instruction No. 49, from a legal case filed on December 18, 2021. It informs the jury that the defendant, Ms. Maxwell, has a constitutional right not to testify and that her decision to exercise this right cannot be used against her. The instruction emphasizes that the burden of proof lies entirely with the Government and the jury must not draw any adverse inference from the defendant's silence.
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This document is page 10 of 167 from a court filing dated December 18, 2021, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It contains Jury Instruction No. 3, which strictly prohibits jurors from using social media, the internet, or electronic devices to communicate about the case or conduct outside research during deliberations. The instruction emphasizes that the verdict must be based solely on evidence presented in the courtroom.
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This document is a legal filing from December 18, 2021, containing introductory instructions from a court to a jury. The core message of 'Instruction No. 1: Role of the Court' is to establish the court's absolute authority on matters of law, directing the jury that they have a sworn duty to accept and apply the law exactly as the judge presents it, regardless of their own opinions or any conflicting legal arguments made by attorneys during the trial.
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This document is page 68 of 82 from a court filing (Document 562) dated December 17, 2021, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It contains Jury Instruction No. 49, which explicitly instructs the jury that Ms. Maxwell exercised her Constitutional right not to testify, that the burden of proof rests solely with the Government, and that no adverse inference can be drawn against her for not taking the witness stand.
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This document is a page of introductory jury instructions from a court case (1:20-cr-00330-PAE), filed on December 17, 2021. The judge explicitly outlines the jury's duty to accept the law exactly as the court presents it, setting aside personal opinions or conflicting legal arguments from attorneys. The jury is instructed to consider all instructions together and is permitted to take a copy of them into the jury room for deliberation.
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This document is a legal exhibit containing an excerpt from an article in The Independent featuring an interview with a juror named David following the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. David explains that the jury found the victims credible despite defense attempts to attack them and use memory expert Elizabeth Loftus to cast doubt on their recollections. He highlights a specific moment where a victim named 'Carolyn' became distressed on the stand, noting that such incidents increased his compassion rather than creating doubt.
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This document is a court transcript from February 28, 2023, detailing a conversation between the judge (THE COURT) and an attorney (MS. MOE) while the jury is not present. The discussion centers on a letter submitted by the defense overnight, which the judge just received. Ms. Moe argues that the letter merely repeats a legal argument about jury instructions that the defense made the previous day and which the Court had already considered and rejected.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, capturing the judge's remarks at the end of the day. The judge dismisses the jury, outlines the daily schedule (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM), and details the specific trial dates for the weeks of Christmas and New Year's in December. The transcript also includes a brief, preceding testimony mentioning a personal assistant named Kimberly.
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This is a page from the court transcript of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). The dialogue involves defense attorney Mr. Everdell, prosecutor Ms. Comey, and the Judge discussing procedural matters, including jury instructions for binders and the display of exhibits. The Judge also sets the upcoming trial schedule for the weeks of Christmas and New Year's, establishing daily start times (9:30 AM) and counsel meetings (8:45 AM).
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This document is a page from the court transcript of the opening statement by Ms. Pomerantz (Government) in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). The prosecutor describes an event in the summer of 1994 where a 14-year-old girl named 'Jane' was approached at a camp for talented kids by a man and a woman (implied to be Epstein and Maxwell). The pair claimed to be donors to the camp, established a connection via their shared residence in Palm Beach, Florida, and obtained the minor's phone number.
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This document is a page from a court transcript dated August 10, 2022, from case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN. It captures a judge's instructions to the jury in a criminal trial, strictly forbidding them from discussing the case with anyone, conducting their own research, or using the internet for information. The judge directs jurors to immediately report any attempts at communication to their deputy, Ms. Williams, and to remain in the jury room to avoid improper contact.
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This document is a court transcript from a case filed on August 10, 2022, in which a judge is instructing the jury on their conduct. The judge strictly prohibits jurors from discussing the case with anyone, including each other, until deliberations, and forbids the use of any electronic devices or social media for communication or research related to the case. The instructions emphasize the need to keep an open mind and base their verdict solely on the evidence presented in court.
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This document is page 4 of a court transcript from Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on August 10, 2022. The presiding judge outlines the procedure for finalizing jury selection, swearing in the jury, and commencing opening statements, with specific attention paid to social distancing rules for unvaccinated jurors. Attorneys Ms. Comey (Government) and Ms. Sternheim (Defense) are present, with Ms. Sternheim raising a protocol question regarding sidebars.
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This document is a page from a legal filing that outlines the applicable law for granting a new trial under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33(a). It establishes the high burden of proof on the defendant and explains why post-verdict inquiries into juror conduct are strongly disfavored by the courts. The text cites several key legal precedents to support the argument that protecting the finality of jury verdicts and the integrity of deliberations is paramount.
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This document is a page from a legal filing (Case 22-1426) dated June 29, 2023, discussing the testimony of Juror 50 regarding his failure to disclose past sexual abuse on a jury questionnaire. Juror 50 explains that he answered 'no' to questions about family members accused of abuse because he no longer considered his abuser (a stepbrother) family, and that he rushed through the questionnaire due to personal distractions and a belief he wouldn't be selected. The text notes that because of his negative answers, he was not asked follow-up questions by Judge Nathan during oral voir dire.
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This document is a transcript of a judge's charge to a jury, filed on August 10, 2022. The judge instructs the jury that they must follow the law as provided by the court, and that their exclusive role is to determine the facts by weighing evidence and witness credibility. The judge explicitly clarifies that statements made by lawyers during the trial are not to be considered evidence.
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This document is a page from a court filing, detailing the perspective of a juror named David. David explains to The Independent why he and the jury found the victims credible, despite defense arguments about their behavior and the fallibility of memory. He emphasizes that the jury's role was to judge the stories, not the victims' decisions, and notes that the defense's memory expert, Professor Elizabeth Loftus, did not sway their verdict.
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This document is a page from a legal filing dated February 24, 2022, showing a screenshot of a deleted tweet from January 4, 2022. In the tweet, a user 'S' (implied to be Juror No. 50) tells '@anniefarmer' that her story was critical to the jury's verdict. The document also states that Juror No. 50 posted about his jury service on Instagram, raising potential issues of juror misconduct.
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This document is a court transcript page dated August 10, 2022, detailing the conclusion of a trial. The judge confirms a unanimous verdict with two individual jurors, then addresses the counsel before formally dismissing the entire jury. The judge provides the jury with specific instructions regarding their freedom to discuss the case while also mandating confidentiality about the deliberation process, the identities of other jurors, and any information under seal.
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This court transcript from August 10, 2022, details instructions from THE COURT to the jury regarding their deliberation schedule and adherence to COVID-19 protocols. The court grants the jury's request to end deliberations at 5:00 p.m. today and resume at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, maintaining a general schedule of 9:00 a.m. to at least 6:00 p.m. It emphasizes strict mask-wearing (KN95/N95), social distancing, and offers transportation assistance via Ms. Williams.
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