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Document 714

AI Analysis

Summary: The document is a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding proposed limiting instructions in the Ghislaine Maxwell case. The government proposes an edit to the instruction for Witness-3's testimony and objects to a second proposed limiting instruction, arguing it may confuse the jury and prejudice the government.
Significance: This document is significant because it reveals the government's concerns about the potential impact of limiting instructions on the jury's understanding of the case, particularly regarding the relevance of Minor Victims' sexual activity above the age of consent.
Key Topics: Proposed limiting instructions for Witness-3's testimony Relevance of Minor Victims' sexual activity above the age of consent Potential jury confusion regarding ages of consent in different jurisdictions
Key People:
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Court Judge
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Co-conspirator mentioned throughout the document