📧 Communication

This document is an internal email chain within the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) regarding a legal issue raised by Judge Engelmayer in the case *United States v. Rivera*. The Judge criticized the disparity between the extensive discovery and counsel access provided to Ghislaine Maxwell at MDC Brooklyn (91 hours/week laptop access) versus the limited access provided to Justin Rivera at MCC New York (21 hours/week). The emails discuss drafting a declaration to explain that these differences are due to Maxwell's unique protective custody status and facility capabilities, rather than preferential treatment based on class or race.