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ny Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 43 of 106 47 in this trial through expe NO Ww ws Oo OY ~] oO Ke) a oO he be No (ee) = Hs Oo _ OY a ~] a oO a Ke} 20 21 22 in acts with Epstein. LBTCMAX2 Opening — Ms. Sternheim rt testimony — groomed them to engage Now, wetre talking about events that took place 15 to over 25 years ago, and as and in this case, you will faded, but they have been we all know, memories fade over time, learn that not only have memories contaminated by outside information, constant media reports and other influences. Manipulation. Ye s, Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the world around him and the people around him. He compartmentalized his life to the people around him, , showing only what he wanted to show including Ghislaine. You will hear them, especially civil att as easy targets for lawsui As you heard, Eps that the accusers themselves were manipulated by those around orneys who saw Epstein and Ghislaine ts and, of course, money. tein's estate set up a victim's compensation fund to pay accusers who claimed to be of a certain age and have had contact with Epstein. But those claims met the most minimal requirements, and certainly not proof beyond a reasonable the accusers, did not chec doubt. The fund did not challenge k facts, didn't ask questions. Each accuser who applied to the received millions of dolla 23 24 25 fund — who will testify here — rs from Epstein's estate, and it made Lu. t really always was about Now, Ghislaine Ma it very easy for these women to include Ghislaine Maxwell when Epstein. xwell is on trial because of her SOUTHERN D STRICT REPORTERS, P.C. ( 212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00016153