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This document is a page from a court transcript featuring an opening statement by Ms. Pomerantz regarding the case against a defendant associated with Epstein. It details how the recruitment of victims evolved from individual targeting in the 1990s using scholarship promises to a "pyramid scheme" in the 2000s where victims were paid to recruit their friends.
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This document is a page from a court transcript of an opening statement by Ms. Pomerantz in a criminal case. The prosecution alleges that the defendant conspired with Jeffrey Epstein to recruit multiple underage girls for sexual abuse, detailing specific instances involving victims known as 'Jane', a 16-year-old, and a 17-year-old. The abuse and recruitment allegedly occurred in various locations, including New York, Florida, and a ranch in New Mexico.
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This document is a page from the opening statement by Ms. Pomerantz in the trial of US v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). It details how the defendant and Epstein groomed a 14-year-old victim identified as 'Jane' through gifts, money, and outings before escalating to sexual abuse at Epstein's Palm Beach home. The text emphasizes the defendant's role in normalizing the abuse by being present in the room while Epstein, a man in his 40s, abused the minor.
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This document is page 35 of a court transcript (Document 741, filed 08/10/22) from the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). In this opening statement, Ms. Pomerantz describes how the defendant and Epstein used a 'cover' of mentorship to gain the trust of aspiring young girls and their parents. The text details the grooming methodology, specifically how the defendant normalized sexual topics and used 'massage' as a ruse to lure girls into sexually abusing Epstein at his Palm Beach and Manhattan properties.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Opening Statement by Ms. Pomerantz) filed on August 10, 2022, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The text outlines Maxwell's role as the 'lady of the house' and 'second in command' to Jeffrey Epstein, detailing how she managed his properties and enforced a strict culture of silence among employees. It further describes their 'playbook' for grooming victims, which involved targeting vulnerable girls—often from single-mother households—by flaunting wealth and promising to pay for their education.
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This document is a page from the court transcript of the opening statement by Ms. Pomerantz in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). The prosecutor outlines the evidence to be presented, detailing Jeffrey Epstein's wealth, luxury properties (Palm Beach, Manhattan, NM, Paris, USVI), and private planes. It specifically defines the relationship between Maxwell and Epstein as intimate partners starting in the early 1990s, transitioning to 'best of friends' and closest associates.
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This document is page 28 of a court transcript from the trial of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, filed on August 10, 2022. Prosecutor Ms. Pomerantz delivers an opening statement describing how Maxwell acted as a predator alongside a 'middle-aged man' (Epstein) between 1994 and 2004. The text details grooming tactics such as shopping trips and normalizing sexual topics to traffic young girls, including a victim named 'Jane,' for sexual abuse.
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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 court transcript from an afternoon session on August 10, 2022, for case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN. Before the jury is brought in, the judge confirms with attorneys Ms. Pomerantz and Ms. Sternheim that there are no preliminary matters. The judge then announces that overflow courtrooms have been successfully set up to ensure public access, thanking the district executive's and clerk's offices for their assistance.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, where the judge announces a 45-minute lunch recess. The judge instructs the jury, notes that proceedings will resume with opening statements and end at 5 p.m., and confirms with counsel Ms. Comey and Ms. Sternheim that there are no other matters to address before breaking.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, in which a judge provides preliminary instructions to a jury. The judge orders the jury not to discuss the case with anyone and explains that all parties and counsel are forbidden from interacting with them. The judge also details the courtroom's COVID-19 safety measures, including the use of a Plexiglas enclosure with a HEPA filter for witnesses and lawyers during testimony and opening statements.
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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 a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, the Ghislaine Maxwell trial) filed on August 10, 2022. The text contains instructions from the judge to the jury regarding how to evaluate witness testimony and the importance of keeping an open mind until all evidence is presented. Notably, the judge addresses the significant media attention surrounding the case and establishes that witnesses may use pseudonyms or first names only to protect their privacy.
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This document is page 19 of 106 from a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell). It contains standard jury instructions delivered by the judge, explaining that statements by lawyers, objections, and excluded testimony do not constitute evidence. The judge instructs the jury to rely on their common sense and life experience when evaluating testimony and exhibits.
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This document is a court transcript from a trial (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) dated August 10, 2022. In it, the presiding judge instructs the jury on their fundamental duties, emphasizing that the judge decides the law while the jury are the 'triers of fact.' The judge defines what constitutes legal evidence—such as witness testimony and admitted documents—and begins to list items that must not be considered evidence, like lawyers' arguments, to ensure a fair verdict based only on the facts presented.
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This document is a page from a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, from case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN. In it, a judge instructs the jury on fundamental principles of criminal law, including the presumption of innocence for the defendant and the government's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge also explains their own role in deciding matters of law and the jury's future role in deliberating after all evidence is presented.
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This page is a court transcript from Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It depicts the beginning of the trial proceedings where the Judge welcomes the jury, Ms. Williams swears in a jury of 12 and six alternates, and the Judge begins explaining the trial process, specifically noting that opening statements by the government and defense will follow.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) involving the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. The dialogue captures a procedural delay where the Judge (The Court) informs counsel (Ms. Sternheim and Ms. Comey) that three jurors are missing and unaccounted for at the security line. The Judge proposes moving a juror from the first floor to the fifth floor to manage the situation while confirming that attempts are being made to call the missing jurors.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, capturing a procedural discussion between the judge, Ms. Sternheim, and Ms. Comey. The parties are establishing the order for alternating peremptory strikes during jury selection. The judge decides that the defense will start and outlines the sequence of strikes, a method agreed upon by both the defense and the government.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a conversation between the judge and several attorneys (Moe, Comey, Sternheim). The discussion centers on logistical delays as they wait for all jurors to pass through a security check. Ms. Sternheim asks for and receives confirmation from the judge that the overflow rooms for the jurors are located on the first and fifth floors.
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This document is page 10 of a court transcript filed on August 10, 2022, for Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). The text details a discussion between attorneys (Ms. Moe and Ms. Sternheim) and the Judge regarding the logistics of projecting evidence on screens for a witness. The primary concerns raised are ensuring the government can follow the proceedings and preventing the public gallery from viewing the screens to maintain privacy.
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This page is a transcript from the United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell trial (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). Prosecutor Ms. Moe argues against the defense's use of screens to highlight documents because the government cannot see the witness's screen without it being mirrored to the public gallery, which poses security/privacy risks. The Court rules that highlighting text on a screen for a witness is permissible provided the action is fully described for the record, similar to reading from paper.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) filed on August 10, 2022. It details a procedural discussion regarding the handling of physical evidence binders and paper copies of exhibits. Prosecutor Ms. Moe requests that the government be allowed to review binders prepared by defense attorney Mr. Everdell before they are presented to the jury or witnesses.
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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a conversation between the judge and an attorney, Mr. Everdell. The judge outlines concerns and procedures for displaying electronic evidence to a witness who is testifying under a pseudonym, emphasizing the need to prevent accidental identification and ensure the government can see exactly what is being presented. The judge agrees to the electronic method on the condition that paper backups are available and the record is clear, which Mr. Everdell accepts.
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