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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Summary
This document is a court transcript of an opening statement by an attorney, Ms. Sternheim. She argues that a key witness, an actress named Annie, fabricated or embellished her story against the defendant, Ghislaine, only after Epstein's death and for financial gain, having received $5 million from the Epstein compensation fund. The attorney urges the jury to critically examine the witness's testimony, suggesting it is inconsistent and motivated by money.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sternheim | Speaker (likely an attorney) |
The speaker delivering the opening statement.
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| Epstein |
Mentioned in the context of his death and a related compensation fund.
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| Ghislaine | Defendant (implied) |
A person who a witness, Annie, places at the center of alleged events. The speaker is likely defending her.
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| Annie | Witness/Accuser |
A person whose testimony is being discussed and discredited by the speaker. She is described as a successful actress ...
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| Annie's sister | Artist |
Mentioned as an artist who was being promoted.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| government | government agency |
Mentioned as an entity the witness got in touch with and which makes claims about what happened.
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| Epstein fund | fund |
A compensation fund from which a witness, Annie, received $5 million.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
The court reporting agency that transcribed the document.
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Timeline (3 events)
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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The location where the witness's story will be heard.
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Relationships (3)
The document states that Annie 'places Ghislaine at the center of it all' and 'tagged Ghislaine' in her claim.
Ms. Sternheim is delivering an opening statement that defends Ghislaine by discrediting the accuser, Annie.
Key Quotes (3)
"Now, suddenly, after Epstein dies and she has a lawyer by her side, she now remembers all this horror that happened to her and places Ghislaine at the center of it all."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Casting doubt on the timing and motivation of the witness's memories.)
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"She is a pro at playing roles. And as her scripts and characters change, so has her story that you will hear in this courtroom."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Discrediting the witness by comparing her to her profession as an actress.)
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Quote #2
"When money was on the line, she tagged Ghislaine. She got her application before the fund, and she received $5 million."Source
— Ms. Sternheim
(Suggesting a financial motive for the witness's testimony against Ghislaine.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 62 of 106
LBTVMAX3
Opening - Ms. Sternheim
66
1 money was on the line, she changed her mind. She hired a
2 lawyer, she became a client, they got in touch with the
3 government, and said she changed her mind. Why? Because
4 assisting the government would help a claim with the Epstein
5 fund.
6 Now, suddenly, after Epstein dies and she has a lawyer
7 by her side, she now remembers all this horror that happened to
8 her and places Ghislaine at the center of it all. Hundreds of
9 things that happened to her that no one knew about, not her
10 mother, not her brothers, not her teachers, not staff at the
11 house, not her coaches, all of this that the government claims
12 happened and she didn't skip a beat, nobody ever noticed
13 anything amiss.
14 Now, you will learn today she is a very successful
15 actress in a soap opera. She's been on numerous sitcoms,
16 reality shows, movies, podcasts, drama series. She is a
17 consummate actress. She is a pro at playing roles. And as her
18 scripts and characters change, so has her story that you will
19 hear in this courtroom. I ask you to examine her testimony,
20 and you will find internal inconsistencies. When money was on
21 the line, she tagged Ghislaine. She got her application before
22 the fund, and she received $5 million. Examine critically what
23 she is going to say on the stand.
24 Now, here's what we expect will show about Annie.
25 Now, Annie's sister was an artist who was being promoted and
LBTVMAX3
Opening - Ms. Sternheim
66
1 money was on the line, she changed her mind. She hired a
2 lawyer, she became a client, they got in touch with the
3 government, and said she changed her mind. Why? Because
4 assisting the government would help a claim with the Epstein
5 fund.
6 Now, suddenly, after Epstein dies and she has a lawyer
7 by her side, she now remembers all this horror that happened to
8 her and places Ghislaine at the center of it all. Hundreds of
9 things that happened to her that no one knew about, not her
10 mother, not her brothers, not her teachers, not staff at the
11 house, not her coaches, all of this that the government claims
12 happened and she didn't skip a beat, nobody ever noticed
13 anything amiss.
14 Now, you will learn today she is a very successful
15 actress in a soap opera. She's been on numerous sitcoms,
16 reality shows, movies, podcasts, drama series. She is a
17 consummate actress. She is a pro at playing roles. And as her
18 scripts and characters change, so has her story that you will
19 hear in this courtroom. I ask you to examine her testimony,
20 and you will find internal inconsistencies. When money was on
21 the line, she tagged Ghislaine. She got her application before
22 the fund, and she received $5 million. Examine critically what
23 she is going to say on the stand.
24 Now, here's what we expect will show about Annie.
25 Now, Annie's sister was an artist who was being promoted and
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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