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fe N Ww ws Oo OY ~] oO WO a oO a fe N Ww = Hs Oo a OY a ~] a oO a Ke) 20 21 22 23 24 25 Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 47 of 106 51 LBTCMAX2 Opening —- Ms. (In open court) MS. STE RNHEIM: courtroom and they will point a Sternheim Four women will come into this finger at Ghislaine Maxwell, but what they say and the evidence that you will see is not going to support these charges beyond a reasonable doubt. You've heard many negative things about Ghislaine Maxwell, and the evidence is going to show many exceptional things about Ghislaine Maxwell a graduate of Ox ford. people, she can pilot a helicopter, well ducated, well traveled, She socialized with extraordinary languages, and she has worked her entir being pegged as the rich girl, fortabl ] the socialite. background, com that easily chec nor should they th vidence bec k the wrong box, ause, as you may recall, factor negatively into your consideration of she speaks numerous adult life. She is But privileged ifestyle, status — they may be things but they are not crimes and during jury selection, you all agreed and you all said that you would not be biased by affluence or opu Now, in hear, he was as lence, the '90s, and your word is your bond. UCEESS Ful finan Ghislaine met Epstein. As you will cier, a philanthropist, a patron of the arts and sciences, and pursuit and artistic talent. with wide ranging interests, attractiveness, generously and he shared his 8 charisma, intel a H an 1i support er o1 e was a bright, fF educational fascinating man d he had many positive traits, ligence, festyle status, charm. He gave with others. He OUTHERN D STR CT REPORT ERS, (212) 805-0300 2) DOJ-OGR-00016157