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This document details a potential mistrial claim for Ghislaine Maxwell based on revelations from juror Scotty David, who was a victim of child sex abuse and shared his experience with fellow jurors. Legal experts discuss the implications of David's disclosure and the possibility of Maxwell's convictions being quashed if proper disclosure protocols were not followed during jury selection.

This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, likely United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) filed on August 10, 2022. It details a discussion between Judge Nathan and counsel (Ms. Comey and Ms. Sternheim) regarding a scheduling note to be sent to the deliberating jury about December 23rd. Subsequently, the jury sends a note requesting testimony transcripts for witnesses identified as Jane, Wong, and Kate.

This document outlines jury instructions for deliberations in the case of Ms. Maxwell, advising jurors not to consider punishment and detailing procedures for electing a foreperson and communicating with the court. It specifies that requests for testimony or other communications must be in writing, signed by the foreperson, and submitted via marshals. The document also provides contact information for Southern District Reporters, P.C.

This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 2:02-cr-00388-PAE) featuring the testimony of a witness named Schoeman. The testimony transitions from direct examination by Mr. Shechtman to cross-examination by Mr. Okula. The questioning focuses on establishing the timeline of a conversation Schoeman had with Ms. Trzaskoma relative to the receipt of a juror's note during deliberations.

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 28 of a legal filing (Document 642) dated March 11, 2022, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. It argues that Maxwell was deprived of a fair trial due to juror misconduct, specifically highlighting that Juror No. 50 and a second anonymous juror disclosed their personal histories of sexual abuse during deliberations, which allegedly influenced the jury's discussions. The page references a New York Times article from January 5, 2022, and contains a significant redaction in the footnotes.

This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) featuring the direct examination of a witness named Brune. The testimony covers procedural timeline issues, specifically regarding jury deliberations that lasted eight days and whether the legal team could have raised issues regarding a 'suspended attorney' with the Court prior to the verdict. It references a conversation between Ms. Trzaskoma, Barry Berke, and Paul Schoeman.

This document is a page from a court transcript (Exhibit A-5716) filed on Feb 24, 2022, in the case US v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The witness, identified as Brune, is being questioned about the legal team's use of technology and personnel during the trial, specifically mentioning Donna Kane from Decision Quest regarding graphics. The testimony confirms that team members Theresa Trzaskoma and Lori Edelstein had laptops and internet/email access in the courtroom during voir dire and jury deliberations.

This document is page 68 of 82 from a court filing (Document 562) dated December 17, 2021, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It contains Jury Instruction No. 49, which explicitly instructs the jury that Ms. Maxwell exercised her Constitutional right not to testify, that the burden of proof rests solely with the Government, and that no adverse inference can be drawn against her for not taking the witness stand.

This document is page 3 of a legal filing (Document 604) from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on February 17, 2022. The text presents a legal argument regarding juror misconduct, asserting that a juror hid a central issue during selection that they later raised during deliberations. The filing argues that the defense should not be required to prove the juror's 'willfulness' to obtain relief, citing Supreme Court precedents (Sheppard v. Maxwell, Irvin v. Dowd) regarding fair trials for unpopular defendants facing adverse publicity.

This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) filed on August 10, 2022. It details a sidebar or open court discussion during jury deliberations where the Judge addresses a question from the jury, confirms the schedule for dismissal at 5:00 PM, and arranges lunch for the following day. The Judge also notes a directive from the Chief Judge requiring masks to be worn in the jury room due to a COVID-19 variant.

This document is page 80 of a court filing (Document 565) from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, filed on December 19, 2021. It contains the concluding remarks and jury instructions for the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, specifically instructing jurors on the standard of proof (reasonable doubt), the necessity of ignoring sympathy, and the conduct expected during deliberations. The text emphasizes that the burden of proof lies with the Government.

This document is page 29 of a legal filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE) filed on March 11, 2022, arguing for a new trial or evidentiary hearing based on juror misconduct. The defense argues that a second juror (besides Juror No. 50) failed to disclose being a victim of childhood sexual abuse during voir dire, citing a New York Times article and Juror No. 50's statements as evidence. The document also argues that Ms. Maxwell is entitled to discovery regarding communications outside of deliberations, specifically referencing social media material.

This document is a page from a court transcript (filed August 10, 2022) from the case USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330). It records a procedural discussion between defense attorney Ms. Menninger and the Judge regarding the schedule for closing arguments, jury instructions ('charge'), and the commencement of jury deliberations. The Judge outlines a schedule involving government arguments, a lunch break, defense arguments, rebuttal, and the potential start of deliberations that same day.

This document is Page 90 of 167 from a court filing in Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on December 18, 2021. It contains 'Instruction No. 3', which strictly prohibits jurors from communicating about the case via any electronic means or social media (listing specific platforms like Facebook and Twitter) and bans outside research. The instruction emphasizes that deliberations must occur only within the jury room and verdicts must be based solely on evidence presented in court.

This document is page 73 of a legal appellate brief filed on February 28, 2023, related to the Ghislaine Maxwell case (Case 22-1426). The text argues that the trial court erred regarding 'Juror 50,' claiming the juror had a bias regarding sexual abuse memories that should have disqualified them. It also argues 'Point IV,' stating the court constructively amended the indictment by allowing the jury to convict Maxwell on Count Four based on activity in New Mexico (testified to by 'Jane') that was not a violation of New York law.

This document is page 4 of a legal filing from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on February 25, 2022. It discusses a motion for a new trial based on 'Juror 50' allegedly failing to disclose information (specifically regarding childhood sexual abuse) during voir dire. The text outlines the legal standards for such a motion, citing Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33 and the Supreme Court case *McDonough Power Equipment, Inc. v. Greenwood*.

This document is a page from a court transcript (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) filed on August 10, 2022. It records a discussion between the Court, prosecutor Ms. Comey, and defense attorney Ms. Sternheim regarding responses to jury notes, dismissal times during deliberations, lunch orders for the jury, and strict COVID-19 mask protocols mandated by the Chief Judge.

This document is a printout of a Daily Mail article filed as a court exhibit (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) on March 11, 2022. It details statements made by a juror named 'David' following the guilty verdict of Ghislaine Maxwell, where he describes her as a 'predator' who was 'just as guilty as Epstein.' The text also notes legal concerns regarding David's potential failure to disclose being a victim of sexual abuse during jury selection.