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This document is a page from the jury instructions (Instruction No. 41) filed on December 18, 2021, in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). The instruction clarifies the 'Time of Offense,' stating that the Government does not need to prove the alleged conduct occurred on exact dates, only that it occurred 'on or about' the dates or within the time periods alleged in the indictment.

This document is page 145 (marked internal page 62) of a court filing from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (the Ghislaine Maxwell trial), filed on December 18, 2021. It contains jury instructions regarding the evaluation of witness testimony, specifically addressing how to weigh the testimony of a witness with a prior felony conviction and the use of pseudonyms/first names to protect witness privacy.

This document is page 51 (electronic page 134) of jury instructions filed on December 18, 2021, in the criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The text instructs the jury that to convict Maxwell on Counts One and Three, they must find that an overt act of conspiracy involved a witness other than 'Kate,' meaning Kate's testimony alone is insufficient for these specific counts.

This document is page 72 of 167 from a court filing (Document 563) in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on December 18, 2021. It contains Jury Instruction No. 50, which directs the jury not to draw inferences from uncalled witnesses who were mentioned during the trial but did not testify. It further emphasizes that the defendant bears no burden to call witnesses or produce evidence.

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.

This document is page 64 of 167 from a court filing dated December 18, 2021, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It contains 'Instruction No. 44: Credibility of Witnesses,' which guides the jury on how to evaluate witness testimony based on demeanor, consistency, honesty, and potential interest in the case's outcome. The text outlines the jurors' right to accept or reject testimony in whole or in part based on their assessment of truthfulness.

This document is page 69 of 167 from a court filing (Document 563) in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on December 18, 2021. It contains Jury Instruction No. 47 regarding 'Expert Testimony,' instructing jurors on how to weigh the opinions of expert witnesses against their own judgment and common sense.

This document is a page from the jury instructions (Instruction No. 19) filed on December 18, 2021, in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). It outlines the three legal elements required to prove 'Count Four: Transportation of an Individual Under the Age of 17 to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity,' specifically relating to a victim identified as 'Jane' between 1994 and 1997. The text includes markup showing specific legal language adjustments, such as defining the age requirement and limiting the scope to interstate commerce.

This document is page 20 of 167 from a court filing (Document 563) dated December 18, 2021, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). It contains Jury Instruction No. 11 regarding 'Multiple Counts,' instructing the jury to consider each of the six counts separately. The text shows specific edits replacing the generic term 'Defendant' with 'Ms. Maxwell' and outlines the burden of proof required by the Government.

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.

This document is page 101 of the jury instructions filed on December 18, 2021, in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). The text, labeled Instruction No. 12, defines the legal distinction between 'Conspiracy Counts' (agreement to commit a crime) and 'Substantive Counts' (actual commission of a crime), instructing the jury that these are separate offenses and outlining the order in which specific counts (One through Six) will be addressed.