📧 Communication

Initial email bringing attention to the issue of disparities in counsel and discovery access for Ghislaine Maxwell and Justin Rivera, as raised by Judge Engelmayer in United States v. Rivera et al. Explains Rivera's case, detention, new counsel, and Judge Engelmayer's frustration with MCC's treatment. Details existing court orders for Rivera (laptop access 3 hours/day, videoconference 4 hours/week). Notes defense counsel's comparison to Maxwell's 'strikingly different and far superior' accommodations at MDC. Judge Engelmayer asked for a BOP declaration to explain the rationale. Provides a table comparing Maxwell's and Rivera's accommodations for electronic discovery, counsel visits, and weekend legal calls. Notes declaration is due by Dec 31 and suggests a call to discuss.