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Carolyn

Public-record first-name identifier for a woman whose experiences with Jeffrey Epstein were described in court.

AppearedFederal Criminal Trial
797 lines·34 proceedings·30 mentions

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On Day 7, Carolyn testified for the government under a pseudonym. On direct, she said that Virginia brought her to Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach house when she was 14, that Maxwell greeted them and directed Virginia to show her what to do, and that she returned more than 100 times. She described appointments that involved payment and sexual conduct, said Maxwell initially arranged appointments and continued scheduling after learning she was 14, and recounted interactions she attributed to Maxwell in the massage room.

Her testimony concerned the allegations tied specifically to Carolyn. The government also elicited her drug addiction, prior convictions, a 2009 deposition answer about escort work that it characterized as inaccurate, her civil settlement, and her estimate of a victim-compensation award.

On cross-examination, the defense used her 2007 FBI interview, civil filings, deposition testimony, and compensation-fund materials to question her account of recruitment, dates, drug use, and when Maxwell's name appeared. Carolyn disputed or qualified portions of those accounts. On redirect, she said she had not written her civil complaint or compensation-fund application, had not seen or verified the FBI report, and was not trying to obtain money through her testimony. On recross, she was questioned about money received in 2009 and how it was used.

Trial Record (34)

FederalFederal Criminal TrialNov 29, 2021 – Dec 29, 2021Called by prosecution

On Day 7, Carolyn testified about appointments at Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach house, interactions she attributed to Maxwell, and the allegations tied specifically to her. The defense challenged prior accounts and compensation-related materials; on redirect, she said she had not written or verified several of those materials and was not testifying for money.

Day 1

OpeningDefense Opening StatementMentioned

Summary

Sternheim previewed a defense centered on memory, witness motives, and reasonable doubt, while Judge Nathan set limits on arguments about the prosecution and sustained one objection.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

sidebarSidebar on Opening-Statement Evidentiary LimitsMentioned

Summary

Judge Nathan limited the defense's opening argument about civil lawyers, allowing a narrower inference argument while barring unbriefed lawyer testimony and unsupported claims that lawyers told witnesses what to say.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

OpeningDefense Opening Statement ResumesMentioned

Summary

Sternheim argued that the government's expected proof would not establish the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, previewing defense challenges to accuser accounts, corroboration, and count-specific allegations.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 2

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Day 7

DirectCarolynMaurene Comey6highlights399lines spoken

Summary

Carolyn testified that Maxwell arranged appointments at Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach house and described repeated paid, sexualized massage encounters beginning when she was 14.

Highlights (6)

testimony highlightCarolyn testified that Virginia introduced her to the Palm Beach house at age 14, where Maxwell greeted them and instructed Virginia to show Carolyn what to do.Open in transcript →
testimony highlightCarolyn said she went to Jeffrey Epstein's house more than 100 times and that Maxwell initially called to arrange massage appointments.Open in transcript →
Quote“Maxwell would call and set up appointment times.”— CarolynCarolyn directly identified Maxwell as arranging appointments during the first year or two.Open in transcript →
testimony highlightCarolyn testified that Maxwell continued arranging appointments after Carolyn said she was 14 and described Maxwell touching her breasts in the massage room.Open in transcript →
Show all 6 highlights
testimony highlightCarolyn described the sexual conduct she said occurred during every massage appointment with Jeffrey Epstein.Open in transcript →
Quote“No. Something sexual happened every single time.”— CarolynCarolyn characterized the recurring nature of the encounters she described.Open in transcript →
CrossCarolynJeffrey S. Pagliuca1highlight378lines spoken

Summary

Defense challenged Carolyn with earlier statements and filings, while the court limited some impeachment evidence and allowed selected complaint and interrogatory excerpts.

Highlights (1)

Quote“I replied no because I was not a willing participant. He had intercourse with me and I stopped it. I didn't ask to have sex with him.”— CarolynCarolyn gave her explanation for the apparent conflict between her 2009 deposition answer and her trial testimony.Open in transcript →
RedirectCarolynMaurene Comey1highlight15lines spoken

Summary

Carolyn addressed prior records, her age when she first encountered Maxwell and Epstein, and her stated reasons for testifying.

Highlights (1)

Quote“No. Money will not ever fix what that woman has done to me.”— CarolynCarolyn rejected the suggestion that she was testifying to obtain money.Open in transcript →
RecrossCarolynJeffrey S. Pagliuca1highlight5lines spoken

Summary

Carolyn denied losing all of the money referenced on recross before the government withdrew Brian as a planned witness and the court addressed scheduling and objections.

Highlights (1)

Quote“I bought a house, a car, food. I don't recall.”— CarolynCarolyn described expenditures while maintaining that she could not recall the dates asked about on recross.Open in transcript →

Day 8

DirectShawnMaurene ComeyMentioned

Summary

Shawn described Carolyn's introduction to Jeffrey Epstein, repeated visits to the Palm Beach house, cash payments, and calls he said arranged her work.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

sidebarRule 404(b) Evidence SidebarMentioned

Summary

The court sustained a defense objection to proposed testimony concerning Amanda after addressing notice, disclosure, and the age-related basis for corroboration.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

DirectShawnMaurene ComeyMentioned

Summary

Shawn described Melissa's visits to Jeffrey Epstein's house and cash payments, while also acknowledging drug use and prior felony convictions.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

CrossShawnJeffrey S. PagliucaMentioned

Summary

Shawn was questioned about the limits of his caller-identification testimony and acknowledged receiving money from Carolyn and using drugs with her.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

DirectNicole HesseAlison MoeMentioned

Summary

Nicole Hesse identified Carolyn on several message-pad exhibits and described her part-time work at the Palm Beach house.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

CrossDavid RodgersChristian R. EverdellMentioned

Summary

David Rodgers acknowledged that key flight-date testimony rested on his logbook, whose earlier entries listed only Jane's true first name, while describing his observations and Maxwell's work role.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 9

CrossTracy ChapellChristian R. EverdellMentioned

Summary

Defense counsel used FedEx invoice entries to distinguish listed senders, and the court admitted a defense set of additional verified invoices under temporary seal.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 11

Day 12

Day 13

Charge ConferenceCharging ConferenceMentioned

Summary

Judge Nathan resolved major jury-charge and verdict-sheet edits, retained several contested instructions, and set procedures for closings and jury materials.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 14

ClosingGovernment closing argumentMentioned

Summary

The government urged conviction, arguing that witness testimony and records showed a repeated alleged grooming scheme and rebutted defense credibility and memory challenges.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

ClosingDefense closing argumentMentioned

Summary

Menninger urged acquittal, arguing that the government had not proved Maxwell's participation in the charged conduct beyond a reasonable doubt.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 15