[c/o Adam Klasfeld]
[Extra details c/o Inner City Press]
Previous Updates
- 29 Nov https://greatawakening.win/p/140c066vhu/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates/ https://archive.ph/UJvbk
- 30 Nov https://greatawakening.win/p/140c4iFhTt/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-n/ https://archive.ph/CP0IO
- 1 Dec https://greatawakening.win/p/140c4mlM5Q/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/kvjoj
- 2 Dec https://greatawakening.win/p/140c9NlRh7/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/5iA5T
- 3 Dec https://greatawakening.win/p/140c9UZGeQ/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/oaWCx
- Dec 6 https://greatawakening.win/p/140cEEenfZ/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/c9JTx
- Dec 7 https://greatawakening.win/p/140cIpe4Sk/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/GVLLE
- Dec 8 https://greatawakening.win/p/140cNSufvZ/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/7bpQm
- Dec 9 https://greatawakening.win/p/140cNWKPqr/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/9eoge
- Dec 10 https://greatawakening.win/p/140cNbyjpQ/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/vtJad
- Dec 16 https://greatawakening.win/p/140cbdiEfR/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/nnLTW
- Dec 17 https://greatawakening.win/p/140cgDZeuD/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/0bQpB
- Dec 18 https://greatawakening.win/p/140cgKMemc/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/tjHfO
- Dec 20 https://greatawakening.win/p/140vMGPwq0/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/nQZdr
- Dec 21 https://greatawakening.win/p/140vQrPlGF/ghislaine-maxwell-case-updates-d/ https://archive.md/pKMJY
1403GMT
We're embarking on the second full day of deliberations, after the roughly 45 minutes of huddling the jury undertook following Ghislaine Maxwell summations. (Depending on how you're counting, it's the second full day of deliberations or the third day, period.)
Scheduling notice:
Court was originally scheduled to be dark for the rest of the week after today, but Judge Nathan invited jurors yesterday to sit Thursday if they so choose.
We'll learn soon (a) if they'll need it and (b) if they opt to do it.
"What is taking so long?"
Experiment: Get 12 men and women from various ages, backgrounds and walks of life in a room and find agreement on one thing.
Now, try that with six unfamiliar federal statutes, broken down into 80 pages of instructions, and a mountainous trial record.
2058GMT
Remember when jurors wanted transcripts of every Ghislaine Maxwell accuser BUT “Kate”? Now, they want the testimony of “Kate” and Juan [Alessi, presumably].
They also want “Jane’s” transcript again—this time, in a three-ring binder.
As to Judge Nathan’s invitation that they could deliberate tomorrow, Ghislaine Maxwell jurors replied in a note: “No, thank you.”
As for those seeking a tea-leaf read on this one, the most that can seemingly be divined here is: They’re studious.
Also, with the caveat that we do not know the context of the gesture:
Maxwell’s attorneys Laura Menninger and Bobbi Sternheim could be seen giving each other a high-five in court—before the brief conference to discuss plans for Thursday. This gesture fell right before it became increasingly clear deliberations would stretch into Week Two, after the holidays.
It’s official: Jury deliberations will resume on Monday in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, after the holiday break.
[Extra details c/o Inner City Press]
Inner City Press is on alert for any US v. #GhislaineMaxwell jury notes and, of course, any verdict. But there's been radio silence from the jury today as they deliberate.
I have been here since 9 am, like the jury. But they have not passed a single note, in five 1/2 hours, to Judge Nathan asking for more information. There's a range of speculation, but not movement at all.
2045GMT
Judge Nathan just took the bench after 6+ hours. She says she will send in a note asking the jurors if they want to come in and deliberate more tomorrow Dec 23.
Ghislaine Maxwell has been brought out to the courtroom and is sitting at the defense table. Her official lawyer Bobbi Sternheim is back speaking to the front row of the gallery - where Leah Saffian is.
Jury has a note: "May we please have the following testimonies in a binder: Kate. Jane ["something else written next to it," Judge Nathan says, "I don't know if they are asking for another copy"]
Judge Nathan says something has been crossed out on the note. Lawyers laugh.
Judge Nathan: I guess they are asking for another copy [of Jane]. Also, they want Kate & Juan" [Alessi]
Judge Nathan: I believe the response [about deliberating tomorrow Dec 23] is coming
Yesterday the jury asked for testimony of Jane, Annie and Carolyn - and not Kate. Today, Kate and Juan Alessi.
Judge Nathan: The response [on deliberating tomorrow] is No, thank you. [So it will break for four days - caused by earlier three day break?]
Judge Nathan: So I'll see everyone at 4:25 (2125GMT) [the jury wants to leave at 4:30 (2130GMT), and not deliberate tomorrow]
2125GMT
Judge Nathan: Bring in the jurors.
All rise!
Jury enters
Judge Nathan: Please be seated. Alright. You declined my invitation to deliberate tomorrow. We will resume Monday at 9 am. Same instructions. Please stay safe over the long weekend. I need all of you here and healthy on Monday.
Judge Nathan: The court is going to announce new restrictions on Monday, N-95 masks to get into the courthouse. Over the weekend, no consumption of any media of any kind. If any issues arise, regarding COVID contact Ms. Williams. Happy holiday.
Judge Nathan (to lawyers) - Anything?
No. The masking rules will come out - we'll have supplies. I need most of you back here on Monday. See you Monday.