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This is page 7 of a legal filing by the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim dated April 15, 2021, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The defense argues for a continuance (delay) of the trial due to a second superseding indictment which doubles Maxwell's sentencing exposure, while noting that continued detention prejudices the defendant. It also mentions an upcoming bail appeal hearing at the Second Circuit scheduled for April 26th.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant |
Referred to as 'Ms. Maxwell'; subject of the indictment, detention, and bail appeal.
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| Bobbi C. Sternheim | Defense Attorney |
Name appears in the letterhead 'LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM'.
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| The Court | Judiciary |
The judge/court overseeing the case.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim | ||
| Second Circuit |
Scheduled to hear oral arguments on bail appeal.
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| The Government |
Referring to the US Attorney's office/DOJ prosecuting the case.
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| DOJ |
Referenced in the Bates stamp 'DOJ-OGR'.
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Timeline (3 events)
2021-04-26
Relationships (2)
Letterhead indicates Sternheim's office is filing arguments on behalf of Maxwell.
Document discusses government's trial estimates and indictments against Maxwell.
Key Quotes (4)
"The new charges up the ante and double Ms. Maxwell’s sentencing exposure."Source
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"To deny her a continuance undercuts her constitutional right to a fair trial and effective assistance of counsel."Source
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"The denial of a continuance risks a miscarriage of justice."Source
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"she is the victim on ongoing hostile media reporting which impacts the ability to seat fair and impartial jurors."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 202 Filed 04/15/21 Page 7 of 8
LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
government in person to confer on a briefing schedule for supplemental pretrial motions, as well
as other deadlines, which we are prepared to discuss with the Court at the arraignment.
as other deadlines, which we are prepared to discuss with the Court at the arraignment.
The government’s revised trial estimate from two to four weeks remains unrealistic and
does not include jury selection, which will take longer than usual in this media-saturated case.
We oppose advancing jury selection beyond early distribution of questionnaires to prospective
jurors. Even if the case were tried on the previous indictment on July 12th, carving off any time
required for trial preparation is unwarranted and unfair.
does not include jury selection, which will take longer than usual in this media-saturated case.
We oppose advancing jury selection beyond early distribution of questionnaires to prospective
jurors. Even if the case were tried on the previous indictment on July 12th, carving off any time
required for trial preparation is unwarranted and unfair.
A continuance is justified based on the second superseding indictment. The new charges
up the ante and double Ms. Maxwell’s sentencing exposure. To deny her a continuance
undercuts her constitutional right to a fair trial and effective assistance of counsel. A
continuance - the need for which is caused solely by the government - is reasonable and
necessary in defense of Ms. Maxwell. The denial of a continuance risks a miscarriage of justice.
up the ante and double Ms. Maxwell’s sentencing exposure. To deny her a continuance
undercuts her constitutional right to a fair trial and effective assistance of counsel. A
continuance - the need for which is caused solely by the government - is reasonable and
necessary in defense of Ms. Maxwell. The denial of a continuance risks a miscarriage of justice.
Despite Its Necessity, A Continuance Further Prejudices Ms. Maxwell
A delay of the July 12th trial – especially one that accommodates counsel’s other trial
schedules – has a direct and deleterious impact on Ms. Maxwell as a result of her continued
detention, the details of which are well known to the Court. In addition to her prolonged
detention, she is the victim on ongoing hostile media reporting which impacts the ability to seat
fair and impartial jurors.
schedules – has a direct and deleterious impact on Ms. Maxwell as a result of her continued
detention, the details of which are well known to the Court. In addition to her prolonged
detention, she is the victim on ongoing hostile media reporting which impacts the ability to seat
fair and impartial jurors.
On April 26th, Second Circuit will hear oral argument on Ms. Maxwell’s bail appeal and
may moot any need for a further bail application. Nonetheless, Ms. Maxwell reserves her right to
seek a bail hearing depending on the Circuit’s decision.
may moot any need for a further bail application. Nonetheless, Ms. Maxwell reserves her right to
seek a bail hearing depending on the Circuit’s decision.
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