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

[MrsWatson]

So, who does the defense have left now?

 

[LaborDayRN]

@kbriquelet

Michelle Healy, who worked for Epstein in the '90s, testified after Eva Dubin & said she met the victim referred to as "Jane" but that "she looked like a grownup to me."
She said Jane wore a lot of makeup!
@JayShams
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys are planning to get a guy named Alexander Hamilton to testify in her defense, but he's in London and has COVID. This is not a joke tweet.
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys have withdrawn Alexander Hamilton. He will no longer testify in her defense.

Alexander Hamilton. You just can't make this stuff up!

 

[shotgun09]

From what/where/who I have been following, it appears as though Maxwell's defense case is all but non existent. They may be finished today? What have they been working on in the last year and a half?

I was disappointed with the extreme lack of transparency shown in the State's case, but the shocking nothing-ness from the defense is a joke!

This was a complete waste of time and money for the people, IMO

 

[Legally Bland]

This is from 55 minutes ago:

@molcranenewman
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Ghislaine Maxwell has one hour -- starting now -- to decide whether she wants to take the stand in her own defense. Judge Nathan plans to ask her after the lunch break.

 

[whitelilac]

What happened to the 35 defense witnesses? Did they all back off, not wanting their names be public?
Maxwell's lawyers planning to call 35 defense witnesses

 

[whitelilac]

This is from 55 minutes ago:

@molcranenewman
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Ghislaine Maxwell has one hour -- starting now -- to decide whether she wants to take the stand in her own defense. Judge Nathan plans to ask her after the lunch break.

But...she is "too fragile" ! (to cope with cross that is)

 

[Dontknow?]

Ghislaine Maxwell’s judge tells her lawyers to move it along or rest their case

Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article256675947.html#storylink=cpy

 

[citygirl]

Shouldn't lunch break be over? Wonder what's happening?

 

[citygirl]

The suspense is killing me.
Seems her witnesses have forsaken her.
Is she feeling desperate enough to take the stand?
MOO.

 

[shotgun09]

If she takes the stand, I hope she was given soap and deodorant as requested...

 

[sds71]

defense just mentioned a 1996 case before Judge Chen

argument over his actual address

Maxwell:

" Your Honor, the government had not proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. So there is no need for me to testify".

@jkbjournalist
https://mobile.twitter.com/jkbjournalist/status/1471943801887416325
Defense will rest it’s case today. Closings In The Ghislaine Maxwell Sex trafficking case will be held on Monday.

United States v. Epstein, 27 F. Supp. 2d 404 (S.D.N.Y. 1998) :: Justia

The State Department Once Rented A Townhouse Seized From Iran To Jeffrey Epstein — Then Sued Him For Subletting It (buzzfeednews.com)

 

[Chelly]

[URL='https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports']Adam Klasfeld
@KlasfeldReports[/URL]
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BREAKING: Ghislaine Maxwell said she will NOT be testifying. "Your honor the government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, and so there is no need for me to testify," Maxwell said.

 

[Legally Bland]

@molcranenewman
Ghislaine Maxwell just stood up in court: “Your honor, the government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt and so there is no reason for me to testify.”

 

[MrsWatson]

@molcranenewman
Ghislaine Maxwell just stood up in court: “Your honor, the government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt and so there is no reason for me to testify.”

You wish, Madame Maxwell, you wish. Such arrogance.

moo

 

[Legally Bland]

@kbriquelet

The defense also said they are withdrawing their application to arrest Kelly Bovino for her non-appearance on her subpoena.

Maxwell's team also won't call the owner of the Nags Head pub.

They're resting their case.

BBM.

 

[BUF]

Ghislaine Maxwell Won't Testify as Her Defense in Sex Trafficking Case Gears Toward Speedy Conclusion

Closing arguments are anticipated for Monday, and the jury may get the case for deliberations before the Christmas, which will mark Maxwell’s 60th birthday.

 

[Chelly]

Ghislaine Maxwell will not testify in her own defense during her long-awaited sex-trafficking trial, averting what legal experts describe as a risky move in her quest to beat criminal charges that could put in her prison effectively for the rest of her life.

Ghislaine Maxwell Won't Testify as Her Defense in Sex Trafficking Case Gears Toward Speedy Conclusion

 

[BUF]

Epstein’s Socialite Ex Eva Andersson-Dubin Denies Having Orgies With Teen Girls

Asked whether Dubin had ever engaged in a sexual encounter with Jane, Dubin replied firmly, “Absolutely not.”

Indeed, under cross examination by prosecutor Alison Moe, Dubin testified that she’s lately experienced problems with her memory because of medical issues. “Dr. Dubin, are you having some issues with your memory?” Moe asked, to which Dubin replied, “Yes, I do.”

“It’s very hard for me to remember from far back,” Dubin testified. “Sometimes I can’t remember things from last month… my family notices it.”

more at link

 

[Chelly]

Closings on Monday
To jury on Tuesday
Verdict on Wednesday?

 

[BUF]

Molly Crane-Newman
@molcranenewman

A defiant Maxwell sounded confident, if unfazed, as she said this. Bobbi Sternheim stood beside her, with her arm curled around Maxwell’s lower back. Headed back into the courtroom now.


Marta Dhanis
@MartaDhanis
Ghislaine Maxwell stood up straight and used a steady voice to announce her decision. Defense attorney Bobbi Sternheim rubbed her back when she was done.