Event Details
August 10, 2022
Description
An opening statement was delivered by Ms. Sternheim in the case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sternheim | person | 877 | View Entity |
| GOVERNMENT | organization | 2805 | View Entity |
Source Documents (2)
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This document is a transcript of a defense attorney's, Ms. Sternheim's, opening statement in a criminal trial. She argues that the prosecution's case against Ghislaine, which alleges she enabled Epstein's bad behavior, will not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt because it lacks eyewitnesses and corroboration. Sternheim emphasizes that the jury will hear only secondhand stories and must consider the age of consent laws and the credibility of the accusers.
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This document is a transcript of a defense attorney's, Ms. Sternheim's, opening statement in a criminal case. She argues that the government's case is weak, lacks corroborating evidence, and relies on the thin stories of four accusers. Sternheim urges the jury to question the accusers' credibility, suggesting they have been influenced by lawyers, the media, and the prospect of significant financial rewards from the 'Epstein fund'.
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