Court Filing - Motion for a New Trial: 642
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team files a motion for a new trial, alleging that Juror No. 50 was biased and dishonest during voir dire, and that this misconduct deprived Maxwell of a fair trial. The motion details Juror No. 50's false statements and social media activity, arguing that these actions demonstrate implied, inferable, and actual bias.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team files a motion for a new trial, alleging that Juror No. 50 was biased and dishonest during voir dire, and that this misconduct deprived Maxwell of a fair trial. The motion details Juror No. 50's false statements and social media activity, arguing that these actions demonstrate implied, inferable, and actual bias.
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Court Filing: 615
The government's memorandum opposes Ghislaine Maxwell's motion for a new trial, arguing that she has not met the burden of proving juror misconduct. The government consents to a limited hearing to investigate Juror 50's statements but argues that the scope should be restricted to questioning by the Court.
EFTA Document EFTA01659028
Court Order: 573
The court has been notified that Juror Number 50 has retained counsel and does not require court-appointed counsel. The court has directed retained counsel to review a prior order. The matter is related to the Ghislaine Maxwell case.
USA vs. Ghislaine Maxwell
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK United States of America, –v– Ghislaine Maxwell, Defendant. 20-CR-330 (AJN) OPINION & ORDER ALISON J. NATHAN, Circuit Judge, sitting by designation: Central to our system of justice is a defendant’s right to have guilt adjudged by a lay jury of one’s peers. Citizens give their time and attention to this critical role in the administration of justice, a role which is enshrined in our Constitution. Judicial officers are charged with t
EFTA Document EFTA01658024
Court Transcript: 613-2
The transcript records the voir dire examination of Juror No. 50 in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. The judge and attorneys question the juror about their background, exposure to media, and potential biases. The juror answers that they have heard of Maxwell and Epstein through news reports but claims to be able to remain impartial.
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