EFTA00019291.pdf

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Type: Legal memorandum (reply memorandum in support of renewed motion for bail)
File Size: 794 KB
Summary

This document is a Reply Memorandum filed by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team on December 18, 2020, in support of her renewed motion for bail. The defense argues that the government lacks significant documentary evidence, relies solely on witness testimony from decades ago, and that Maxwell has strong ties to the U.S. through her spouse (whose name is redacted) and friends who have pledged assets. The document also addresses flight risk concerns, arguing that extradition from France or the UK is possible or unlikely to be needed due to waivers, and cites a COVID-19 surge at the detention center as further justification for release.

People (13)

Name Role Context
Ghislaine Maxwell Defendant
Seeking release on bail, proposing strict conditions including financial bond and waiver of extradition rights.
Jeffrey Epstein Deceased financier / Co-conspirator
Mentioned as the primary target of the government's evidence; Maxwell is described as his 'apparent substitute'.
Mark S. Cohen Attorney
Defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, Cohen & Gresser LLP.
Christian R. Everdell Attorney
Defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, Cohen & Gresser LLP.
Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Attorney
Defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, Haddon, Morgan & Foreman P.C.
Laura A. Menninger Attorney
Defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, Haddon, Morgan & Foreman P.C.
Bobbi C. Sternheim Attorney
Defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim.
Minor Victim-1 Witness/Accuser
Only witness whose testimony supports the substantive counts (Counts Two and Four).
William Julié Legal Expert (France)
Provided expert report on French extradition law.
David Perry Legal Expert (UK)
Provided expert report on UK extradition law.
Jean-Luc Brunel Associate of Epstein
Mentioned in footnote as recently arrested in France, diminishing Maxwell's incentive to flee there.
Deputy Captain B. Houtz Prison Official
Issued memo at MDC regarding legal calls/visits during COVID surge.
[Redacted] Spouse
Ghislaine Maxwell's husband, who has offered to co-sign the bond and pledged assets. Name is redacted throughout.

Organizations (7)

Name Type Context
United States District Court Southern District of New York
Court where the case is being heard.
Cohen & Gresser LLP
Defense law firm.
Haddon, Morgan & Foreman P.C.
Defense law firm.
Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim
Defense law firm.
Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC)
Jail where Maxwell is detained; noted for COVID surge.
French Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
Provided letter regarding extradition of French nationals.
Pretrial Services
Agency that interviewed Maxwell regarding her assets.

Timeline (2 events)

2020-12-18
Filing of Reply Memorandum in Support of Renewed Motion for Bail
SDNY Court
Defense Attorneys Ghislaine Maxwell
Recent (relative to Dec 2020)
Arrest of Jean-Luc Brunel
France

Locations (5)

Location Context
Location of the court and attorneys' offices.
Location of one of the defense law firms.
Country of citizenship for Maxwell; discussed in context of extradition.
Country of citizenship for Maxwell; discussed in context of extradition.
Location of a property owned by Maxwell.

Relationships (3)

Ghislaine Maxwell Associate/Substitute Jeffrey Epstein
Document refers to Maxwell as the 'apparent substitute for Jeffrey Epstein' in the prosecution's eyes.
Ghislaine Maxwell Spouse [Redacted Spouse]
Document mentions her spouse has come forward as co-signor and describes a committed relationship of over four years.
Footnote mentions his arrest in France for alleged sexual assaults by Jeffrey Epstein, implying a connection.

Key Quotes (5)

"The government now expressly retreats from this position. It is abundantly clear from the government's response that it has no 'significant contemporaneous documentary evidence'..."
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"But this is Ghislaine Maxwell, the apparent substitute for Jeffrey Epstein."
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"She and her spouse have committed to signing a bond in the full amount of their net worth, regardless of the ownership of the underlying assets."
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"Any incentive Ms. Maxwell might have to flee to France has been greatly diminished by the recent arrest in France of Jean-Luc Brunel..."
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"The government's case against Ms. Maxwell therefore rests entirely on the credibility and reliability of these three witnesses."
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