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Summary
This legal document is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to the court, filed on April 7, 2021, concerning her client, Ms. Maxwell. Sternheim argues that the government's public updates on Maxwell's confinement conditions are detrimental, fueling negative media attention and jeopardizing her right to a fair trial. The letter requests that any future updates be limited in scope and filed under seal to protect Ms. Maxwell's privacy.
People (2)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the legal filing, whose conditions of confinement are being discussed.
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| Bobbi C. Sternheim | Attorney/Counsel |
The author of the letter, representing Ms. Maxwell.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM | company |
The law firm represented on the letterhead, from which the letter was sent.
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| The Court | government agency |
The judicial body being addressed in the letter.
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| The government | government agency |
The opposing party in the legal case against Ms. Maxwell.
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| MDC | government agency |
Mentioned as the location of confinement reviewed by the government, likely a Metropolitan Detention Center.
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Timeline (1 events)
2021-04-07
A letter was filed with the court (Document 197 in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) by Bobbi C. Sternheim on behalf of Ms. Maxwell.
The court handling case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN.
Locations (1)
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The detention center where Ms. Maxwell is confined.
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Relationships (2)
Bobbi C. Sternheim is writing the letter from her law office on behalf of Ms. Maxwell, indicating an attorney-client relationship.
The document frames the government as the opposing party in a legal case against Ms. Maxwell, accusing them of attempting to 'publicly embarrass and humiliate' her.
Key Quotes (3)
"The government’s review of the MDC may be Yelp-worthy, but it does not justify Ms. Maxwell’s inappropriate detention."Source
— Bobbi C. Sternheim
(Arguing that the quality of the detention facility does not justify the detention itself.)
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"If the government wants to compare Ms. Maxwell to other defendants, it should do the right thing and consent to bail."Source
— Bobbi C. Sternheim
(Challenging the government's position and advocating for Ms. Maxwell's release on bail.)
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"It is debatable whether the public has a “right to know” about Ms. Maxwell’s conditions of confinement, but clearly, it does not extend to personal and medical information."Source
— Bobbi C. Sternheim
(Arguing for the privacy of Ms. Maxwell's personal information against public disclosure.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 197 Filed 04/07/21 Page 5 of 5
LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
The Court’s request for updates concerning Ms. Maxwell’s conditions of confinement does little to improve her situation. Quite the contrary. The government’s update letters are anything but helpful: They fuel media attention which resounds to Ms. Maxwell’s detriment. The government’s attempt to publicly embarrass and humiliate Ms. Maxwell in the hostile court of public opinion further erodes the likelihood that her case will be tried by a fair and impartial jury. The government’s review of the MDC may be Yelp-worthy, but it does not justify Ms. Maxwell’s inappropriate detention. If the government wants to compare Ms. Maxwell to other defendants, it should do the right thing and consent to bail.
It is debatable whether the public has a “right to know” about Ms. Maxwell’s conditions of confinement, but clearly, it does not extend to personal and medical information. The government safeguards personal information regarding its witnesses and is reluctant to release any unless mandated by statute or court order. Yet the government fails to accord Ms. Maxwell the same treatment.
Should the Court request further updates from the government, we request that they be limited to changed circumstances and filed under seal or subject to appropriate redaction.
Very truly yours,
Bobbi C. Sternheim
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
cc: All counsel
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