Court Transcript: 2020r000308
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The document is a court transcript discussing the testimony of Mr. Vega about the victim's physical condition and its relevance to establishing causation. The prosecution argues that Mr. Vega's observations are crucial in connecting the victim's injuries to their death, while the defense expresses concerns about the graphic nature of the testimony.
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court transcript: 2020R008308
The document is a court transcript where the defense attorney objects to Mr. Vega's testimony about the victim's injuries, arguing it's prejudicial and irrelevant. The prosecutor counters that the testimony is relevant to proving the cause of death and the victim's subsequent complications. The judge is considering the objection.
Court Transcript: Case 2:20-00880-RAEJN Document 6988 Filed 10/09/21 Page 916 of 623
The defense attorney, MR. DeMARCO, discusses with the judge the expected testimony of Rasheen Vega, a witness to be called by the government, and expresses concerns about certain aspects of Vega's testimony, specifically regarding the condition of Mr. Jones at the time of his death.
court transcript: 20-00886
The court transcript shows a discussion between the judge and attorneys about the jury selection process, a witness's name pronunciation, and COVID-19 protocols, including mask-wearing.
Court Transcript: 6988
The transcript details a pre-trial hearing where the judge discusses jury selection procedures, COVID-19 protocols, and introduces court personnel to the potential jurors. The court confirms that all parties have received the voir dire questionnaire and discusses the process for exercising peremptory strikes. The transcript also touches on the introduction of counsel and staff to the jury panel.
court transcript: 2020R00708
The court is discussing the limits of testimony from a witness regarding the injuries of a victim, weighing the need for the jury to understand the nature of the injuries against the risk of prejudice or sympathy. The court rules that while some testimony is allowed, graphic descriptions will be limited to avoid cumulativeness and prejudice. The prosecution is instructed to carefully craft its questions to stay within these boundaries.
Court Filing: 493
The US Department of Justice submitted a letter to the court arguing that Minor Victim-3 is a victim of the Mann Act conspiracies involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The letter explains that Minor Victim-3 suffered harm as a result of Epstein's actions, making her a victim under the Crime Victim's Rights Act and the Victim and Witness Protection Act.
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