SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
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026.pdf
This document is a transcript of a court conference held on January 30, 2020, regarding the case United States v. Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the guards charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's death. The proceedings focus on setting a trial date; the defense requests a delay until October due to discovery volume and personal conflicts, while the prosecution argues for a June trial, emphasizing the case is limited to a specific '14-hour period.' The judge ultimately sets the trial for June 22, 2020, following a contentious exchange with defense attorney Jason Foy regarding family vacation schedules and professional obligations.
017.pdf
This document is a transcript of a court conference held on November 25, 2019, regarding the case of United States v. Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the correctional officers charged in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's death. The proceedings cover the schedule for discovery production (including hundreds of hours of video), the setting of a trial date for April 20, 2020, and arguments regarding the relevance of an ongoing DOJ Inspector General report into the Bureau of Prisons. The court also addressed bail conditions, granting a travel restriction modification for Noel and an extension for Thomas to secure cosigners, but denying Noel's request to keep her personal firearm at home due to safety concerns for pretrial services officers.
014.pdf
This document is the transcript of the arraignment for Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, the two prison guards charged in connection with falsifying records related to Jeffrey Epstein's detention. The hearing took place on November 19, 2019, before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in the Southern District of New York. Both defendants pleaded not guilty and were released on $100,000 bond with travel restrictions. A significant portion of the hearing involved a debate over whether Noel should be required to surrender her personal firearm; the judge ruled she must surrender it for the safety of pretrial services officers.
042.pdf
This document is a transcript of a court conference held on July 31, 2019, in the case of United States v. Jeffrey Epstein. The proceedings focused on setting a schedule for discovery, motion practice (specifically regarding the Non-Prosecution Agreement), and a trial date. The government proposed a June 2020 trial, while the defense requested September 2020 due to the volume of discovery (over a million pages) and the complexity of the case; Judge Berman tentatively set the trial for June 8, 2020.
040.pdf
This document is a transcript of the bail decision hearing for Jeffrey Epstein held on July 18, 2019, before Judge Richard M. Berman. The court denied Epstein's request for pretrial release and granted the government's application for continued remand, citing clear and convincing evidence of danger to the community and a preponderance of evidence regarding flight risk. The judge highlighted evidence including seized cash, diamonds, a fake Austrian passport, and testimony from victims Annie Farmer and Courtney Wild regarding their fear of the defendant.
020.pdf
Transcript of the initial appearance and arraignment of Jeffrey Epstein on July 8, 2019, in the Southern District of New York. The government argues for pretrial detention, citing extreme flight risk due to wealth/private jets and danger to the community based on evidence found in his home (photos of minors) and potential witness tampering. The defense pleads not guilty, argues the conduct is 'ancient' (2002-2005), and claims a 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement covers the conduct; a full detention hearing is scheduled for July 11.
018.pdf
This document is a transcript of a court conference held on July 8, 2019, in the Southern District of New York regarding the case U.S. v. Jeffrey Epstein. The proceedings cover the scheduling of bail hearings, the government's confirmation of its obligation to notify victims, and preliminary arguments regarding the 2007/2008 Florida Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). The defense argues the NPA bars this prosecution, while the government asserts the NPA does not bind the Southern District of New York and that the current indictment involves separate conduct and victims.
010-16.pdf
This document is a transcript of a court hearing on April 21, 2016, in the case of Giuffre v. Maxwell. The hearing addresses motions to admit Brad Edwards and Paul Cassell as counsel for the plaintiff, which the defense opposes citing conflicts with other litigation (Florida cases) and their status as potential witnesses. The judge also rules on various discovery disputes, including the production of Giuffre's medical records (limited to 1999-2002), tax returns (15 years ordered), and statements made to law enforcement (to be reviewed in camera).
EFTA00028850.pdf
This document is a transcript of a court hearing held on April 21, 2016, before Judge Robert W. Sweet in the case of Giuffre v. Maxwell. The proceedings cover motions to admit attorneys Brad Edwards and Paul Cassell pro hac vice, which the defense contested citing potential conflicts from related Florida litigation. The hearing also addresses discovery disputes, including the production of the plaintiff's medical records, tax returns, employment history, and communications with law enforcement. No flight logs or aircraft data are contained in this document.
EFTA00020185.pdf
This document is a transcript of the initial court conference for United States v. Jeffrey Epstein held on July 8, 2019, before Judge Richard M. Berman. Key topics discussed include the scheduling of a bail hearing, the controversy surrounding the 2007 Florida Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) which the defense argues bars this prosecution, and the government's stance that the NPA does not bind the Southern District of New York. The court also addresses Epstein's sex offender status, the recent search of his Manhattan townhouse, and sets a schedule for bail submissions and the next hearing on July 15, 2019.
EFTA00019994.pdf
This document is a court transcript from a hearing on August 27, 2019, concerning the government's motion to dismiss the indictment against Jeffrey Epstein following his death on August 10, 2019. Judge Richard M. Berman presides over the hearing, emphasizing the importance of transparency and victim involvement despite the defendant's death. The proceedings cover appearances by attorneys for both the government and the defense, and the judge's rationale for holding a public hearing on the matter.
EFTA00015606.pdf
This document is a court transcript from a conference, initial appearance, arraignment, and bail hearing for Jeffrey Epstein on July 8, 2019, before Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman. Epstein is charged with sex trafficking conspiracy and substantive sex trafficking offenses, to which he pled not guilty. The government argued for his detention due to extraordinary risk of flight and danger, citing a years-long scheme to sexually abuse underage girls.
EFTA00014629.pdf
This document is a court transcript from July 18, 2019, recording Judge Richard M. Berman's decision to deny bail for Jeffrey Epstein. The judge cites 'danger to the community' and 'risk of flight' as primary reasons for remand, noting evidence such as sexually explicit photos, a fake Austrian passport, diamonds, and large amounts of cash seized from Epstein's mansion. The transcript also schedules a follow-up conference for July 31, 2019.
EFTA00014546.pdf
This document is a court transcript from a conference held on July 31, 2019, in the case of United States v. Jeffrey Epstein, presided over by Hon. Richard M. Berman. The purpose of the conference was to discuss the scheduling of the trial, including deadlines for discovery, motions, and the trial date itself. The government proposed a trial in June 2020, while the defense, citing a million pages of discovery and complex legal issues related to a nonprosecution agreement, requested more time, suggesting a preliminary trial date after Labor Day 2020.
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This is a court transcript of a direct examination of a witness named Kate. Kate testifies that she first traveled to meet Maxwell and Epstein when she was approximately 18, and traveled to see them a total of four or five times. She states that Maxwell was very accommodating and arranged the travel, and confirms that Epstein engaged in sex acts with her during massages at Maxwell's house.
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This document is a court transcript of the direct examination of a witness named Kate. She testifies about giving massages to Epstein, stating that none of them were non-sexual, and that Maxwell would debrief her afterwards. Kate also recounts receiving a Prada handbag as a birthday gift in London from "Ghislaine and Jeffrey."
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This document is a transcript of court testimony from a witness named Kate. She describes Maxwell's role as managing properties for Jeffrey and ensuring they met his standards. Kate testifies that Maxwell claimed to own houses in London and New York City, with the latter being a gift from Jeffrey, and also claimed to be friends with prominent figures like Prince Andrew and Donald Trump.
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This document is a page from the court transcript of a witness named Kate under direct examination. Kate testifies about her communications with Maxwell, stating they spoke by phone about general life topics and invitations to visit. She clarifies that sexual topics were only brought up in person, where Maxwell discussed male anatomy and asked Kate if she knew anyone who could perform a sex act for a 'demanding' man named Jeffrey.
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This document is a page from a court transcript of the direct examination of a witness named Kate. The questioning focuses on the frequency of her encounters with Epstein and Maxwell at Maxwell's house in London over several years, beginning when she was 17. This followed an incident where Epstein allegedly engaged in sex acts with her during massages at the same location.
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This document is a page from a court transcript of a witness named Kate under direct examination, filed on August 10, 2022. Kate testifies about seeing a seventeen-year-old girl having tea with Ghislaine Maxwell at her London townhouse. The questioning also establishes that Kate saw Epstein at the same location on three separate occasions and probes what Maxwell may have said regarding Epstein's potential opinion of the girl.
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This document is a court transcript of the direct examination of a witness named Kate. Kate testifies that Ghislaine Maxwell invited her by phone to her house, complimented her on a previous 'job', and stated that 'He' (implied to be Epstein) wanted her to return. Maxwell then led Kate to a room, opened the door to reveal Jeffrey Epstein standing naked, and told Kate to 'Have a good time.'
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing the direct examination of a witness named Kate. Kate testifies that Epstein engaged in a sex act with her during a massage, and that immediately afterward, Ghislaine Maxwell questioned her about the experience in an 'excited and happy' manner. Kate also states she saw Epstein again a few days later at Ghislaine Maxwell's house in London.
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This document is page 45 of a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, from the trial related to Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). It features the direct examination of a witness named Kate by Ms. Pomerantz. The testimony details an incident where Ghislaine Maxwell gave the witness massage oil and closed the door to a small, dimly lit room where Jeffrey Epstein was standing naked, after which the witness gave him a massage.
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This document is a page from a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022. During a direct examination, a witness named Kate testifies that Maxwell told her Jeffrey Epstein "needed massages all the time" and that it was "very difficult to keep up." Immediately following this conversation, Kate states that Maxwell led her upstairs to a room containing a massage table.
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This document contains court testimony from a witness named Kate regarding an encounter with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Maxwell's house. Kate describes massaging Epstein's shoulders, receiving approval from him, and overhearing a conversation about a music producer before Epstein received a phone call. Following the interruption, Maxwell ushered Kate out of the house, and the witness confirms that she heard from Maxwell again after this event.
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