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Ghislaine Maxwell Trial: Day 6

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December 6, 2021 — The case of U.S. vs Ghislaine Maxwell resumed this morning, after a full week of testimony. We have been providing daily coverage on the Maxwell trial, see our prior reporting to get caught up on the proceedings.

Today’s Proceedings

Today’s hearing resumes with the next witness, “Kate,” testifying.

This is from last week’s testimony, entered into evidence.

Kate is one of only four witnesses that have been named in the government’s case against Maxwell. Despite being the first person to report Epstein to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 1996, Maria Farmer has not been asked to testify.

I think it is about time the FBI introduced the evidence from Epstein’s safe — all the video and audio recorded at his various properties.

Absolutely unbelievable conduct by the judge here.

The fix is in with this trial. I don’t think anyone believes that the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) have presented all of the evidence we know they seized from Epstein’s home.

I honestly didn’t need to know the brand of the vibrators. Prosecutors introduce a number of redacted exhibits into evidence. AUSA: “The government calls ‘Kate.’”

Maxwell would be acting in the capacity of a recruiter here.

Maxwell had photos of Epstein at her home and Epstein had photos of Maxwell at his home.

Groomers are very good at making people feel special and wanted and they choose vulnerable people to prey upon.

This is how experienced predators act.

I’m speechless.

“Massage therapist” she is literally 17 years old at this time.

This is so disgusting.

Using gifts to manipulate people who are desperate and vulnerable.

Not once has Jean-Luc Brunel been named at trial, despite having being charged with the rape of a minor in connection with the Epstein case, allegedly.

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Now Maxwell’s lawyer Bobbi Sternheim cross examination of Witness Kate: Sternheim: You had a beautiful mother, didn’t you?
Kate: Yes.
Sternheim: And your step father was rich and you lived in the Belgravia section of London, didn’t you?
Kate: Yes.

Sternheim: You were an international model?
Kate: I was a model.
Sternheim: You were dating an older, prominent gentleman who was an Oxford classmate of Ghislaine, correct?
Kate: Yes.

Sternheim: You were a model for a UK version of Victoria’s Secret?
Kate: No. The company failed almost right way.
Sternheim: But you were a lingerie model?
Kate: Yes.

Sternheim: You were in a piano bar and were discovered by the musician Seal, right?
Kate: No.
Sternheim: But you said that. You acted in movies?
Kate: I did not have speaking roles.
Sternheim: You were in a movie with a very well known UK actor, correct?
Kate: Yes

Sternheim: You spoke publicly, in your own name, in this courthouse, right?
Kate: Yes.
Sternheim: You were invited by a judge in this courthouse, Judge Berman, to speak, and you spoke, right?
Kate: Yes.

Sternheim: And you’ve spoke with Virginia Robert Giuffre?
Kate: Yes.
Sternheim: You used drugs for 10 years, right?
Kate: Yes.

Sternheim: And you dated other men, right?
Kate: Yes, I dated men.
Sternheim: And you even married one of them?
Kate: Are you asking me if I’ve been married?
Sternheim: And you were with a prominent restauranteur?
Kate: I was with a man who owned 2 restaurants.

Sternheim: Didn’t a tabloid encourage you to get a man connected to the royal family to buy cocaine?
Kate: Not exactly.
Sternheim: And that became a big tabloid spectacular, right?
Kate: I suppose.

Sternheim: When were you last in contact with Epstein?
Kate: 30s.
Sternheim: Give me a date.
Kate: I don’t have a date.
Sternheim: How old are you?
Kate: 44.

Sternheim: Aren’t you trying to get a victim’s visa? Isn’t this your name?
Kate: My visa application is base on extraordinary ability.
Sternheim: Which one?
Kate: Music teaching to treat trauma.
Sternheim: Any unlicensed music coach can get it?

OK, the jury is finally back in, for re-direct of still pseudonymous witness Kate, staring with her award from the Epstein victims’ fund.

Next US witness: Patrick McHugh of JP Morgan Chase: “I’m an officer of the firm. I can speak to who is authorize to access accounts and the like.”

Assistant US Attorney names a slew of financial exhibits and calls them public exhibits. We’ll see when we get access to them.

Pending getting all these exhibits, the current one shows a wire transfer involving Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for $7,400,000, JPM Chase and BONY Mellon.

Now JPM’s McHugh is being asked about helicopter purchase. The exhibits as shown on the screens are blurry – will have to wait to get access to legible copies.
Maxwell’s lawyer: This document doesn’t show who approved it, right?
McHugh: Yes, the statement does not.

Next witness is FBI’s Ms. Kelly McGuire, Special Agent.
AUSA: What is this?
Agent McGuire: The front view of the resident [at 9 E. 71 Street]. When there was no response, we forced our way in.

AUSA: Did you come across the massage room on the third floor?
McGuire: We, we did. This photo, 902r, is the entrance to the massage room. AUSA: And 903r?
McGuire: It’s the massage room. [The pictures on the wall are redacted, in the public exhibit]

McGuire is done. Judge Nathan asks if the US has a short witness (for the next 10 minutes).
Now starting: another FBI agent.
AUSA: Does each FBI investigation have its own number?
Agent: Yes.
AUSA: Did you review CDs in 2020?
Agent: Yes, with Amelia Young.

AUSA: We offer into evidence this photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Judge Nathan: We’ll break for the day. Jurors, have a good night. Counsel? Anything we need to take up?
Maxwell’s lawyer: We object to the photo of our client lying on a boat.

That appears to be the Maxwell defense team strategy.

I agree with this sentiment.

These are images that have been entered into evidence.

This is just sickening.

Sadly, this is correct.

Maxwell’s siblings are attempting to gain sympathy for her.

This is really rich.

The Maxwell siblings have appealed to Attorney General Merrick Garland for special treatment for Maxwell.

I highly recommend the following article:

Chris Hedges: The Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Is an American Satyricon

The article is correct in stating that this is a coverup and the truth will not be exposed at trial.

Check back tomorrow for more updates in the case. 

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December 6, 2021 — The case of U.S. vs Ghislaine Maxwell resumed this morning, after a full week of testimony. We have been providing daily coverage on the Maxwell trial, see our prior reporting to get caught up on the proceedings. Today’s Proceedings Today’s hearing resumes with the next witness, “Kate,” testifying. From Friday’s testimony…

December 6, 2021 — The case of U.S. vs Ghislaine Maxwell resumed this morning, after a full week of testimony. We have been providing daily coverage on the Maxwell trial, see our prior reporting to get caught up on the proceedings. Today’s Proceedings Today’s hearing resumes with the next witness, “Kate,” testifying. From Friday’s testimony…