Ms. Sternheim

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organization The Court
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person Mr. Everdell
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person Ms. Maxwell
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person Ms. Comey
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person MS. POMERANTZ
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person Kate
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person MR. ROHRBACH
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person Judge
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organization The Court
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person MS. POMERANTZ
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person Ms. Maxwell
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person Ms. Moe
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person Mr. Everdell
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person GHISLAINE MAXWELL
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person MR. PAGLIUCA
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person GHISLAINE MAXWELL
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person Ms. Moe
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person Ms. Comey
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person Loftus
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person MR. ROHRBACH
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person GHISLAINE MAXWELL
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person MS. MENNINGER
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person Gill Velez
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A Court proceeding regarding trial schedule, closing arguments, and jury deliberation timing relati... Courtroom View
N/A N/A Court Recess pending verdict Courtroom View
N/A N/A Court proceeding sidebar or argument regarding courtroom logistics and COVID protocols. Courtroom View
N/A N/A Opening statement by Ms. Sternheim defending Ghislaine Maxwell Open Court View
N/A N/A Discussion regarding three missing jurors who are stuck on the security line or unaccounted for o... Courtroom View
N/A N/A Court hearing regarding upcoming sentencing and review of the presentence report. Courtroom (Southern District) View
N/A N/A Jury Selection (Voir Dire) for Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). Courtroom (Southern Distric... View
N/A N/A Examination of witness 'Kate' Courtroom View
N/A N/A Reading of Jury Note regarding Count Four Courtroom View
N/A N/A Examination of Janine Gill Velez Courtroom View
N/A N/A Reading of Jury Note Courtroom View
N/A N/A Cross-examination of witness 'Kate' regarding exhibits 3513-014. Courtroom View
N/A N/A Discussion regarding jury deliberation schedule and closing arguments Courtroom View
N/A N/A Sentencing hearing where the judge discusses factors for punishment. Courtroom View
N/A N/A Court proceedings discussing jury instructions and a question from the jury regarding Count Four. Courtroom View
N/A Trial Discussion of the trial schedule. The defense case is set to begin on the 16th. Courtroom View
N/A Legal proceeding Closing arguments are anticipated for the 20th or 21st. Courtroom View
N/A Court testimony Witness Kate is questioned by Ms. Pomerantz about a visit to Maxwell's house and is shown Governm... Courtroom View
N/A Court proceeding A court hearing to discuss the schedule for jury deliberations. Courtroom View
N/A Court examination Cross-examination of DAVID JAMES MULLIGAN by Ms. Sternheim, starting on page 2242. N/A View
N/A Future court hearing The court scheduled the next session for the 23rd of the month. Courtroom View
N/A Trial An upcoming trial that Ms. Sternheim is scheduled to start on the 16th of the month. Unspecified View
N/A Court proceeding Examination of witness KATE, including direct, cross, redirect, and recross. N/A View
N/A Court proceeding The judge discusses jury deliberation scheduling with counsel, sends a note to the jury, takes a ... Courtroom (implied) View
N/A Court examination Cross-examination of witness DANIEL ALAN BESSELSEN by Ms. Sternheim. N/A View

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This document is a court transcript from July 22, 2022, capturing a defense attorney's argument during a sentencing hearing. The attorney, Ms. Sternheim, asks the Court for a sentence below the recommended guidelines, arguing the government's request is disproportionate and that the more culpable Jeffrey Epstein would have faced the same sentencing guidelines as her client, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a court transcript filed on July 22, 2022, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. A victim, Ms. Stein, delivers a powerful impact statement describing how Maxwell's actions affected her for 25 years and calls for Maxwell to be imprisoned. Following the statement, another individual, Ms. Sternheim, addresses the court to speak to the victims.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This is a court transcript from July 22, 2022, detailing a procedural discussion about the order of statements. Counsel Ms. Moe asks the judge if victims should speak before or after the main parties. The judge clarifies the intended sequence is government, victims, defense counsel, and then Ms. Maxwell, to which all parties present agree before the court takes a luncheon recess.

Court transcript
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) dated July 22, 2022, involving Ms. Sternheim (defense) and Ms. Moe (government). The proceedings cover administrative confirmations of filings on ECF and a substantive discussion regarding the government's compliance with the 'Justice For All Act.' Specifically, Ms. Moe confirms that the government has notified six victims, proven at trial to be impacted, about the upcoming sentencing and their right to be heard.

Court transcript
2025-11-20
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Pending redaction issues

From: Ms. Moe
To: Ms. Sternheim

Spoke regarding pending redaction issues.

Conversation
2022-08-10

Jury Confusion

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: THE COURT

Argument that the jury mentioning New Mexico for a New York count indicates confusion not solved by simple referral.

Meeting
2022-08-10

Defense's opening statement regarding Jeffrey Epstein.

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: Court/Jury

Ms. Sternheim argues that there is a lack of evidence and no eyewitnesses to support the indictment's charges. She characterizes Epstein as a mysterious, manipulative man who attracted powerful people and suggests his accusers have financially benefited from their claims.

Opening statement
2022-08-10

Opening statement regarding 'Annie'

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: THE COURT

Ms. Sternheim describes Annie's meetings with Epstein in New York and Ghislaine in Santa Fe when Annie was 16, asserting that nothing criminal occurred and she was above the age of consent in New Mexico.

Court testimony
2022-08-10

Defense's argument against the credibility of accusers an...

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: Court/Jury (implied)

Ms. Sternheim argues that the government's case lacks substantive evidence and relies on the thin, uncorroborated stories of four accusers. She suggests the accusers' testimonies are unreliable, having been influenced by lawyers, media, and the prospect of large financial rewards from the Epstein fund.

Opening statement
2022-08-10

Relevance objection

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["The Court"]

Ms. Sternheim objects to evidence based on relevance and foundation as a business record.

Court dialogue
2022-08-10

Court proceedings

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["The Court"]

Ms. Sternheim responds to the Court's questions and begins to address the Court on a matter before being instructed to use the microphone.

Courtroom dialogue
2022-08-10

Evidentiary objection regarding witness credibility

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["The Court"]

A dialogue between Ms. Sternheim and the Court regarding the legal basis for an objection to testimony. The Court argues that since Ms. Sternheim's side attacked a witness's credibility regarding her upbringing, the opposing side can bring in evidence to support it. The Court presses Ms. Sternheim for the specific rule (e.g., Relevance, 403) underpinning her objection.

Courtroom dialogue
2022-08-10

Scope of witness testimony

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["The Court"]

MS. STERNHEIM and THE COURT discuss the allowable scope of a witness's testimony. The Court rules to limit the testimony to issues from cross-examination that pertain to attacking the credibility of an unnamed woman.

Courtroom dialogue
2022-08-10

Witness's memory and knowledge of media coverage

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: Mulligan

Ms. Sternheim questions Mr. Mulligan about his ability to recall events from over 25 years ago, his conversations with Ms. Farmer, and his awareness of media and documentaries related to the case and Ms. Farmer.

Cross-examination
2022-08-10

Courtroom Temperature

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["The Court"]

Ms. Sternheim asks the Judge if the temperature can be raised because it is very cold. The Court responds that they are sweating but will get it raised.

Courtroom dialogue
2022-08-10

Description of Epstein's private jets and relationship wi...

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["Court/Jury"]

Ms. Sternheim describes Epstein's private jets as a form of high-style commuting for a wide array of people, including friends, celebrities, and politicians. She also outlines the evolution of Ghislaine's relationship with Epstein, from a companion to solely an employee, and states the case will center on four women.

Opening statement
2022-08-10

Jury Scheduling

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: THE COURT

Discussion regarding jury deliberation schedule over holidays and COVID-19 protocols.

Meeting
2022-08-10

Clarification on questioning a witness

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["THE COURT", "MS. POM...

Ms. Sternheim corrected Ms. Pomerantz, stating her intended question was not about the ex-husband but about whether the witness had asked a friend to plant drugs on the father of her child.

Court proceeding dialogue
2022-08-10

Defense argument regarding burden of proof and presumptio...

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["Jury"]

Ms. Sternheim argues to the jury that the government has the burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, mentions the presumption of innocence, and contrasts the presence of Ghislaine Maxwell with the absence of Jeffrey Epstein.

Courtroom address
2022-08-10

Scheduling

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: THE COURT

Requesting to wait until tomorrow.

Court dialogue
2022-08-10

Procedural discussion regarding demonstrative evidence

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: THE COURT

Discussion regarding the use of digital equipment to simulate a whiteboard due to COVID restrictions and whether a photograph of the work should be preserved for the record.

Meeting
2022-08-10

Cross-examination

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: Kate

Questioning regarding fund application vetting for fraud.

Court testimony
2022-08-10

Admissibility of lawyers as witnesses

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["The Court"]

A discussion between Ms. Sternheim and the Judge about whether lawyers who attended proffer sessions can be called as witnesses or if their testimony can be referenced.

Court dialogue
2022-08-10

Request for a sidebar

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["The Court"]

Ms. Sternheim requests a sidebar to discuss matters related to a witness with anonymity status.

Court proceeding dialogue
2022-08-10

Cross-examination of Gill Velez

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: ["Gill Velez"]

Ms. Sternheim questions Gill Velez about her employment history with a property management company and her lack of personal knowledge regarding a document dated 2000, as she only started working there in 2007.

Court testimony
2022-08-10

Relationship between Ghislaine and Epstein, and Epstein's...

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: Court/Jury (implied)

Ms. Sternheim describes Epstein's charisma and his relationship with Ghislaine, which evolved from friendship to her becoming his employee managing his real estate portfolio. She details his various properties and travel habits, and mentions that Epstein spent time with other women without Ghislaine.

Opening statement
2022-08-10

Opening Statement (Defense)

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: Members of the jury

Ms. Sternheim begins her opening statement for the defendant, Ghislaine Maxwell, by arguing that women are often unfairly blamed for men's actions and that Maxwell is not Jeffrey Epstein, despite the charges relating to his conduct.

Courtroom statement
2022-08-10

Pending redaction issues

From: Ms. Moe
To: Ms. Sternheim

Ms. Moe informed the court that she had spoken with Ms. Sternheim that morning about the redaction issues being discussed.

Spoken conversation
2022-08-10

Defense opening statement in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell

From: Ms. Sternheim
To: Jury/Court

The defense lawyer argues that the case is about Epstein's conduct, not Maxwell's, and that the government's case relies on four accusers whose memories are corrupted and motivated by money.

Opening statement
2022-08-10

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