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Summary
This legal document is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to the Court, filed on February 7, 2021, concerning her client, Ms. Maxwell. Sternheim argues that the Court's request for public updates on Maxwell's confinement is harmful, fueling negative media attention and jeopardizing her right to a fair trial. The letter criticizes the government's actions and requests that any future updates on Maxwell's condition be filed under seal to protect her privacy and legal rights.
People (2)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bobbi C. Sternheim | Attorney |
Author of the letter, representing Ms. Maxwell, from the 'LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM'.
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| Ms. Maxwell | Client/Defendant |
The subject of the letter, whose conditions of confinement are being discussed. The letter is written on her behalf.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM | Law firm |
Appears on the letterhead of the document.
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| The Court | Judicial body |
The recipient of the letter, whose request for updates is being addressed.
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| The government | Government agency |
Referred to as the opposing party in the legal matter, accused of attempting to embarrass and humiliate Ms. Maxwell.
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| MDC | Detention center |
Mentioned in the context of a review conducted by the government: 'The government’s review of the MDC may be Yelp-wor...
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Timeline (2 events)
An ongoing legal case involving Ms. Maxwell, where her conditions of confinement are a point of contention.
The Court requested updates concerning Ms. Maxwell's conditions of confinement.
Locations (1)
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Mentioned as the location of Ms. Maxwell's confinement, which was reviewed by the government.
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Relationships (2)
Bobbi C. Sternheim of the 'LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM' writes the letter on behalf of 'Ms. Maxwell' to the court, advocating for her interests.
The document describes the government as the opposing party in a legal case, accusing it of attempting to 'publicly embarrass and humiliate Ms. Maxwell'.
Key Quotes (2)
"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 conditions of the detention center, even if reviewed, do not justify the client's detention and that she should be granted 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
(Contesting the public disclosure of sensitive information about her client, contrasting it with the government's protection of its own witnesses.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 57-1 Filed 02/07/21 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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