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be NO Ww ws Oo OY ~] oO Ke) a oO he be No (ee) = Hs Oo _ OY a ~] a oO a Ke} 20 21 22 23 Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 16 of 106 20 LBTVMAX1 of the evidence that the lawyers expect you to hear from the witnesses. Those statements permit the lawyers to tell youa little bit of what the case is all about, but the only evidence comes from the witnesses and the exhibits. After opening statements, the government will present its evidence. The government's evidence will consist of the testimony of witnesses, as well as documents and exhibits. The government will examine the witnesses and then the defendant's lawyers may cross-examine them. Following the government's case, the defendant may present a case, if she wishes. Again, because of the presumption of innocence, the defendant is not required to offer any proof. If the defendant does present a defense case, the defense witnesses will testify and the government will have the opportunity to cross-examine them. After the presentation of evidence is completed, the parties will deliver their closing arguments to summarize and interpret th vidence. Just as the parties' opening statements are not evidence, their closing arguments are not videnc ither. Following closing arguments, I'll instruct you on the law. Then you will retire to deliberate on your verdict, which must be unanimous; it must be based on the evidence or lack of videnc presented at trial. 25 Your deliberations are secret. You'll never have to SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00016126