EFTA00011157.pdf

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A letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office to Judge Alison J. Nathan in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, dated October 15, 2021. The Government argues against the defense's proposed November 15 deadline for filing motions under Federal Rule of Evidence 412 (regarding victim sexual behavior), requesting an earlier deadline to allow for proper hearings before trial. The document includes a handwritten order by Judge Nathan setting the motion deadline for October 27, 2021, with a tentative hearing on November 5, 2021.

People (4)

Name Role Context
Alison J. Nathan United States District Judge
Addressee of the letter; issued the order endorsing the schedule.
Ghislaine Maxwell Defendant
Defendant in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell.
Damian Williams United States Attorney
Signatory authority for the letter submitted by the Government.
Assistant United States Attorneys Prosecutors
Signatories of the letter (names redacted).

Timeline (3 events)

2021-10-27
Deadline for filing any motion under Federal Rule of Evidence 412 (as ordered by Judge Nathan).
SDNY Court
Defense Counsel
2021-11-01
Deadline for any response to Rule 412 motions.
SDNY Court
Government
2021-11-05
Tentative date for hearing regarding Rule 412 motions.
SDNY Court
Government Defense Judge Nathan

Relationships (1)

Damian Williams Prosecutor vs Defendant Ghislaine Maxwell
Letter submitted by Damian Williams' office in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell.

Key Quotes (3)

"Federal Rule of Evidence 412(a)(1) provides that in a case involving allegations of sexual misconduct, 'evidence offered to prove that a victim engaged in other sexual behavior' is inadmissible."
Source
EFTA00011157.pdf
Quote #1
"The Rule 'aims to safeguard the alleged victim against the invasion of privacy, potential embarrassment and sexual stereotyping that is associated with public disclosure of intimate sexual details.'"
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EFTA00011157.pdf
Quote #2
"For the reasons stated in this letter, the Court finds that there is good cause for any motion under Federal Rule of Evidence 412 to be filed no later than October 27, 2021. Any response will be due November 1, 2021. Any hearing will tentatively be scheduled for November 5, 2021."
Source
EFTA00011157.pdf
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