VERDICT WATCH NY - Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein confidante, arrested on Sex Abuse charges, Jul 2020 #3

[Chelly]

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
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The prosecutor just asked if Loftus testified on Harvey Weinstein's behalf. (Long pause as Judge Nathan assesses whether the question is permissible.)

After the hiatus, the AUSA moves onto a different question, and so it looks like the jury won't get an earful of some of the famous, high-profile defendants on whose behalf she's either testified or consulted.

Loftus cross-examination: Q: You don't treat victims of traumatic events, right? A: I don't officially treat anyone. (She previously testified she's not a therapist.)

AUSA asks Loftus about a "Bugs Bunny" study, in which subjects mistakenly believed they saw Bugs Bunny at Disneyland. Loftus says that the point of the study is Bugs Bunny is a Warner Bros character.

 

[Chelly]

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
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15m
The prosecutor gets Loftus to concede that those who experience trauma may forget "peripheral details" but "core memories" tend to be stronger.

Q: Have you conducted a study where you arranged for girls to be sexually abused? A: No, absolutely not.

The prosecutor asks if she has ever conducted a study trying to implant false memories of childhood sexual abuse. Loftus replies no.

Loftus's testimony wraps up after redirect from Sternheim seeking to counter the prosecution's implication that the witness is a "profiteer" raking in money from criminal defendants.

 

[Chelly]

IMO...Prosecutor asked some snarky questions which I admit, enjoyed reading.

 

[Chelly]

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
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1m
Current defense witness: A CBP official asked to search for "Jane," "Kate," and Annie Farmer's border-crossing records.
47s
Jurors are excused for afternoon recess as the attorneys discuss evidentiary issues in court.

 

[Chelly]

This false memory expert didn't fare too well under cross examination in the Durst trial.

So true. Wonder if this jury finds her more convincing than Durst jury did? That Bugs Bunny study is sticking with me. Hope I can get it outta my head.

 

[Chelly]

Are You Remembering Events That Never Occurred?

The Loftus Bugs Bunny theory

 

[BUF]

Sounds like Loftus spent a large part of her time on the stand tooting her own horn with her CV and all the cases she’s worked on…from these tweets and what I’ve read elsewhere.

 

[Chelly]

Will they ask her about how many defense teams she's worked with have had a client be found not guilty?

She had zero credibility at the Durst trial. She's just a professional witness, pay her and she'll make her "research" fit the boxes.

MOO

I'd like to know the answer to that.

 

[Chelly]

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
2m
The CBP witness is back on the stand, inspecting an exhibit.

 

[Chelly]

CBP
a customs/border crossing agent

 

[Chelly]

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
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2m
The witness has been reciting border entry records for three of Maxwell's accusers, which appear to also have date of birth information. It is unclear to what end the defense sought to enter this information, but they seem interested in establishing ages at particular times.

2m
Often, the purpose of evidence like this entered into the record isn't apparent on first glance but could become significant during closing arguments. The prosecution cross-examines the witness.

 

[citygirl]

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
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2m
The witness has been reciting border entry records for three of Maxwell's accusers, which appear to also have date of birth information. It is unclear to what end the defense sought to enter this information, but they seem interested in establishing ages at particular times.

2m
Often, the purpose of evidence like this entered into the record isn't apparent on first glance but could become significant during closing arguments. The prosecution cross-examines the witness.

Perhaps, this is significant? As a juror am not sure this would interest me. It comes down to are the witnesses believable, IMO.

 

[Chelly]

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Prosecutor asks the witness the difference between CBP records before and after 9/11. Witness: "Prior to 9/11, there was a little bit of a difference between how the records were submitted to CBP systems, and the reliability of the airlines was not as good as it is now."
Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports

Next defense witness: Dominique Hyppolite, who performs subpoena responses for student records for the Palm Beach County School District

 

[Chelly]

Perhaps, this is significant? As a juror am not sure this would interest me. It comes down to are the witnesses believable, IMO.

Maybe the defense called this witness to demonstrate the women's dates of birth proved they were adults, not minors, at the time of travel?

 

[Chelly]

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
12m
Trial ended for the day. The parties discuss tomorrow's proceedings when the jury leaves the room. Asked what the defense case is looking like, Laura Menninger replies: "I think we will be done, your honor." There may be a short witness Monday.
Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
5m
The government is leaning against calling a rebuttal witness, but the prosecutor said she will answer the question by 8 p.m. Closings likely will be on Monday.

 

[Chelly]

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
5m
The extremely brisk timeline suggests that Maxwell isn't testifying in her defense, and reports have hinted to as much — but it was not explicitly confirmed in court.

Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports
6m
Good night from New York—and I'll see you tomorrow.

 

[Chelly]

I will be disappointed if there is no rebuttal witness/s.

 

[Chelly]

I believe the Defense has a few more witnesses. Anyone know?
I guess Judge Nathan will allocate the defendant tomorrow.

 

[citygirl]

I believe the Defense has a few more witnesses. Anyone know?
I guess Judge Nathan will allocate the defendant tomorrow.

What does this mean?

 

[citygirl]

Maybe the defense called this witness to demonstrate the women's dates of birth proved they were adults, not minors, at the time of travel?

Surely. Not sure I would even pay attention to it. MOO.