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Maxwell Trial - Defense Closing Arguments Transcript

Transcript of the defense closing arguments in USA v. Maxwell. Defense attorney Laura Menninger argued that Maxwell was being scapegoated for Epstein's crimes, that the victims' memories were unreliable after decades, and that the government had failed to prove Maxwell's direct involvement. The defense emphasized the absence of Epstein as the true perpetrator.

Date
December 20, 2021
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Court Unsealed
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d-129
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54
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2
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Transcript of the defense closing arguments in USA v. Maxwell. Defense attorney Laura Menninger argued that Maxwell was being scapegoated for Epstein's crimes, that the victims' memories were unreliable after decades, and that the government had failed to prove Maxwell's direct involvement. The defense emphasized the absence of Epstein as the true perpetrator.

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Court UnsealedLegal FilingUnknown

Court Order: 805-2

The document is a proposed court order granting the motion to withdraw Jeffrey S. Pagliuca and Laura A. Menninger as co-counsel for defendant Ghislaine Maxwell. The order is to be signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. The withdrawal is related to the criminal case against Maxwell in the Southern District of New York.

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"Laura Menninger"

"Laura Menninger" , Jeff Pagliuc , " SANYS " Subject: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) Date: Thu, 06 May 2021 23:15:43 +0000 Counsel, We write to confer in accordance with the Court's Order about a trial date in this case. Please let us know your preferences and availability for trial dates from September 2021 through the end of the year. If you could please provide details for any conflicts, that would be helpful. Thank you, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York One Saint Andrew's Plaza New York. NY 10007 EFTA00085169

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DOJ Data Set 8CorrespondenceUnknown

EFTA00021941

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DOJ Data Set 8CorrespondenceUnknown

EFTA00015186

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DOJ Data Set 8CorrespondenceUnknown

EFTA00019897

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Court UnsealedLegal FilingUnknown

Court Filing: 133

Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team files a motion to suppress evidence obtained from a government subpoena and to dismiss Counts Five and Six of the indictment, citing the Due Process Clause. The motion is supported by a memorandum of law and exhibits. The defense attorneys representing Maxwell are listed, along with their contact information.

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