DOJ-OGR-00016910.pdf

--- Page 1 --- **Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN** **Document 763** **Filed 08/10/22** **Page 181 of 197** **LCHVMAX6** **need for me to testify.** **THE COURT: All right.** **Ms. Sternheim, have you discussed the issue with your client?** **MS. STERNHEIM: Yes, we have.** **THE COURT: And you've advised her that it is her decision?** **MS. STERNHEIM: Yes, we have.** **THE COURT: She's just indicated that her decision is not to testify; is that correct?** **MS. STERNHEIM: That is correct.** **THE COURT: Ms. Maxwell, that is correct?** **THE DEFENDANT: Your Honor, that is correct.** **THE COURT: Thank you.** **You may be seated.** **MS. STERNHEIM: Thank you.** **THE COURT: All right. Five minutes?** **MS. COMEY: Yes, please, your Honor.** **THE COURT: Okay.** **(Recess)** **THE COURT: Counsel, are you ready?** **MS. COMEY: Yes, your Honor.** **THE COURT: On the defense?** **MR. EVERDELL: Yes, your Honor.** **THE COURT: Okay. One thought for Monday. I'm going** **SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.** **(212) 805-0300** **DOJ-OGR-00016910**