EFTA00019933.pdf

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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Document Information

Type: Email correspondence
File Size: 214 KB
Summary

An email chain from June 2021 between Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney, Bobbi Sternheim, and prison officials (likely MDC/BOP). Sternheim complains about the conditions of Maxwell's confinement, specifically alleging that guards repeatedly woke Maxwell due to shivering from cold temperatures only to subsequently confiscate her blankets. The correspondence also addresses technical failures with Video Teleconferencing (VTC) equipment hindering attorney-client preparation and alleges unprofessional behavior by guards.

People (4)

Name Role Context
Bobbi C. Sternheim Attorney
Sender of the emails; Counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ghislaine Maxwell Defendant/Inmate
Subject of the correspondence; Inmate number 02879-509.
Christian Everdell Attorney
CC'd on the email chain; Likely co-counsel.
Redacted Recipient Government/Prison Official
Recipient of the complaints; responds regarding VTC and medical care.

Organizations (2)

Name Type Context
Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim
Legal firm representing Maxwell.
MDC/BOP
Metropolitan Detention Center / Bureau of Prisons; cited as responsible for conditions.

Timeline (3 events)

2021-06-15
Approx 1:00 am (Earlier this week): Guards woke Maxwell believing she was having a seizure; determined she was shivering from cold.
Maxwell's Cell
2021-06-16
Approx 3:00 am (The following day): Guards disrupted Maxwell's sleep again due to shivering and gave her a blanket.
Maxwell's Cell
2021-06-17
Guards removed two blankets from Maxwell claiming they were not authorized.
Maxwell's Cell

Locations (3)

Location Context
Location of Bobbi C. Sternheim's law office.
Where Ghislaine Maxwell is being held and where the incidents regarding temperature occurred.
Video Teleconferencing room where technical issues were reported.

Relationships (2)

Bobbi C. Sternheim Attorney-Client Ghislaine Maxwell
Sternheim advocating for Maxwell's conditions of confinement via email.
Bobbi C. Sternheim Adversarial/Legal Redacted Recipient
Correspondence regarding complaints and prison regulations.

Key Quotes (5)

"guards purposely awoke Ms. Maxwell because they observed her body shaking and were concerned that she was having a seizure."
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"Please explain why guards purposely disrupt Ms. Maxwell's sleep, determine she is shivering, and then remove blankets- her only source of warmth."
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"VTC viewing is less blurry on counsel's end but the image repeatedlybecomes broken and then completely blacks out."
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"Ms. Maxwell has and continues to be a compliant detainee."
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"We offer Ms. Maxwell medical care on a daily basis, which she has declined."
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From: BOBBI C STERNHEIM
To:
Cc: , ,
Christian Everdell
Subject: Ghislaine Maxwell 02879-509
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:20:49 +0000
Good afternoon-
Earlier this week, around 1:00 am
guards purposely awoke Ms. Maxwell because they observed her body shaking
and were concerned that she was having a seizure.
They determined she was shivering from the extremely cold temperature in her cell.
At approximately 3:00 am the following day, the guards again disrupted Ms. Maxwell's sleep
because her body was shaking. Again, they determined that she was
shivering and gave her a blanket.
The guards have now removed two of her blankets, claiming the blankets
are not authorized. Today, Ms. Maxwell awoke cold and headachy
with a sore throat. When medical staff came by she was too exhausted
to address her physical discomfort.
Please explain why guards purposely disrupt Ms. Maxwell's
sleep, determine she is shivering, and then remove blankets-
her only source of warmth. This makes no sense, is detrimental
her health, and is utterly insensitive.
In addition, VTC viewing is less blurry on counsel's end but the image repeatedlybecomes broken
and then completely blacks out.
This is disrupting attorney-client communication, the ability to prepare for trial, and is negatively impacting
counsel's vision and concentration.
Please address and remedy this problems immediately.
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ.
Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim
REDACTED
New York, NY 10011
Main: REDACTED
Cell: REDACTED
Fax: REDACTED
**Covid-19 Notice: The REDACTED office is currently closed but we continue to work remotely.
Please use email or fax, instead of regular mail, for all correspondence during this time.
We continue to work regular business hours throughout this situation.
Thank you for your consideration. Our best wishes for your good health and well being.
This message and any attached documents contain information from the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim
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that may be confidential and/or privileged.
If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information.
If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and
then delete this message. Thank you.
On Jun 16, 2021, at 1:46 PM, BOBBI C STERNHEIM wrote:
Good afternoon-
Despite being subjected to the most unique, restrictive, and invasive conditions
of pretrial confinement, Ms. Maxwell has and continues to be a compliant detainee.
She obeys all orders and commands - often muffled by masks,
uttered behind prison doors, and/or combined with the din of background noise -
as soon as they are audibly discernible.
Erratic enforcement of inconsistent rules and regulations imposed by
revolving teams of guards who exert varying degrees of officiousness
and contempt toward Ms. Maxwell is the fault of the MDC/BOP,
not Ms. Maxwell.
Regards,
Bobbi
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ.
Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim
REDACTED
New York, NY 10011
Main: REDACTED
Cell: REDACTED
Fax: REDACTED
**Covid-19 Notice: The REDACTED office is currently closed but we continue to work remotely.
Please use email or fax, instead of regular mail, for all correspondence during this time.
We continue to work regular business hours throughout this situation.
Thank you for your consideration. Our best wishes for your good health and well being.
This message and any attached documents contain information from the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim
that may be confidential and/or privileged.
If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information.
If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and
then delete this message. Thank you.
On Jun 16, 2021, at 11:25 AM, REDACTED wrote:
Hi Bobbi-
I apologize for the delay in response. I have been out of office sick.
We are looking into the concerns you have brought to our attention
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regarding the VTC units. All of the VTC units throughout the
institution are now being stored in this manner as it is a protective
barrier for the equipment. With that said, we will be doing test runs
to investigate concerns you have mentioned.
Furthermore, Ms. Maxwell must oblige by the orders of the Officers. We
offer Ms. Maxwell medical care on a daily basis, which she has
declined.
Additionally, can you please provide me with a photo of the ear buds
you are requesting to bring into the institution?
Best,
REDACTED
BOBBI C STERNHEIM 6/16/2021 10:23 AM >>>
Good morning-
As reported yesterday, the modifications made in the VTC room
are negatively impacting attorney-client communication.
The video is blurry; the audio includes distorting noises.
I am requesting that these problems be remedied immediately.
Also, I am bringing to your attention the inappropriate behavior of the
guards presently on Ms. Maxwell’s detail: threatening discipline if
Ms. Maxwell is “off camera” while leaning against a wall to soothe her
aching
back; barking orders regarding the noise emanating from the washing
machine
and the pace of her gait when walking; laughing amongst themselves as
if any of this is funny.
The manner in which some of the guards responded to me on Sunday gives
me reason to be concerned
about how they treat Ms. Maxwell when out of public view.
The courtesy of a response is requested.
Thank you-
Bobbi
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ.
Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim
REDACTED
New York, NY 10011
Main: REDACTED
Cell: REDACTED
Fax: REDACTED
**Covid-19 Notice: The REDACTED office is currently closed
but we continue to work remotely.
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Please use email or fax, instead of regular mail, for all
correspondence during this time.
We continue to work regular business hours throughout this situation.
Thank you for your consideration. Our best wishes for your good
health and well being.
This message and any attached documents contain information from the
Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim
that may be confidential and/or privileged.
If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy,
distribute, or use this information.
If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the
sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank
you.
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