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During Trial
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Direct examination and cross-examination of witnesses
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurors | person | 122 | View Entity |
| witnesses | person | 135 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document is page 62 of a court filing (Document 562) from Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on December 17, 2021. It contains Jury Instruction No. 44 regarding the 'Credibility of Witnesses,' advising jurors on how to evaluate testimony based on demeanor, consistency, potential bias, and common sense. The text outlines the jurors' right to accept or reject testimony if they believe a witness has lied or is mistaken.
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