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Federal Criminal Trialtrial-daytrial-dayMaurene ComeyAlison MoeChristian R. EverdellLaura A. MenningerJaneLawrence VisoskidirectcrossredirectDay 2 - November 30, 2021Juror 58 was excused, Visoski completed his testimony, and Jane began direct examination.
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Day 2 - November 30, 2021

Juror Excused, Visoski Testifies, Jane Takes the Stand

Judge Alison J. Nathan
14Proceedings
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2Witnesses
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2Sidebars
Day 2 of 19
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Juror 58 was excused, Visoski completed his testimony, and Jane began direct examination.

Full day summary

The court excused Juror 58 after determining that the juror could not move planned travel and that accommodating it would create a 10-day break. Lawrence Visoski completed his testimony, describing Maxwell's role in Epstein's household and property operations, travel practices, and the limits of what he observed or could identify from flight records. Jane then began her direct examination, testifying about meeting Epstein and Maxwell, alleged sexual contact with Epstein beginning when she was 14, Maxwell's presence during some encounters, travel, and her reasons for not disclosing her experiences as a teenager. The court addressed evidentiary and privacy issues outside the jury's hearing, including limits on hearsay testimony, the compensation-fund question, and protection of identifying information during cross-examination.

1. Juror Matters and Trial Administration

Before the jury entered on Day 2, the court excused Juror 58 over unavoidable planned travel, then resumed Lawrence Visoski's direct examination.

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Procedural
Pre-Jury Administrative Matters
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Counsel addressed trial folders and a juror's planned trip before the jury entered.

sidebar
Sealed Sidebar Discussion
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The sidebar discussion was sealed, and the transcript then returned to open court.

Procedural
Open-Court Administrative Matters
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The court confirmed that public observers were accommodated and seats remained available.

Procedural
Sealed Juror Inquiry
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A sealed juror inquiry was held before the court returned to open session.

Procedural
Juror Travel-Hardship Inquiry
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The court considered excusing a juror whose unchangeable travel plans would otherwise create a 10-day break in the trial.

Procedural
Sealed Juror Inquiry
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A sealed juror inquiry concluded before the court returned to open session.

Procedural
Juror 58 Excusal
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The court excused Juror 58 over an unmovable travel conflict and resumed Lawrence Visoski's direct examination.

Highlights

3. Jane — Direct/Cross

Jane’s direct examination continued with testimony about alleged abuse, delayed disclosure, later reporting, and privacy concerns before cross-examination began.

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Direct
Jane — Direct Jane Alison Moe
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Jane testified that sexual contact began when she was 14, that Maxwell and Epstein instructed sexual touching, and that Maxwell touched her. She also described travel with Epstein and Maxwell.

Procedural
Hearsay Admissibility Hearing
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The court allowed limited testimony about the witness's mother's statements for their effect on the witness, with a limiting instruction.

Direct
Jane — Direct Resumed Jane Alison Moe
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Jane testified about delayed disclosure, alleged encounters involving Epstein and Maxwell, compensation-fund issues, and her wish to remain anonymous.

1 sidebar inside this proceeding
  1. Victim Fund and Financial InterestThe sidebar addressed questions about the witness's understanding of whether the victim compensation fund and the case outcome affected her financial interests, along with the timing of any law-enforcement interview.
Cross
Jane — Cross Jane Laura A. Menninger
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After a sealed cross-examination interval, the court addressed a defense exhibit, Rule 16 briefing, witness privacy, and anticipated testimony from Matt.

Highlights

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