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Summary
This legal document, filed on February 16, 2021, is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim concerning the detention conditions of her client, Ms. Maxwell. Sternheim argues that Maxwell's harsh treatment at the MDC, including constant surveillance and deprivation, is a detrimental overreaction by the Bureau of Prisons following Jeffrey Epstein's death. The letter claims these conditions are severely impacting Maxwell's health and her ability to prepare for her defense, amounting to what Maxwell feels is "Pretrial Punishment."
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Bobbi C. Sternheim | Counsel |
Author of the letter, representing Ms. Maxwell. Her name appears in the letterhead and signature.
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| Ms. Maxwell | Detainee/Client |
The subject of the letter, whose detention conditions are being described as detrimental to her health and legal defe...
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| Jeffrey Epstein |
Mentioned in the context of his death, which the letter suggests has led to the hyper-monitoring of Ms. Maxwell to av...
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM | Law firm |
Appears in the letterhead of the document.
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| MDC | Detention facility |
The facility where Ms. Maxwell is detained. Likely stands for Metropolitan Detention Center.
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| BOP | Government agency |
Mentioned in relation to its alleged negligence regarding Jeffrey Epstein's death. Likely stands for Bureau of Prisons.
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| Bureau of “Pretrial Punishment.” | Government agency |
A critical term used by Ms. Maxwell to describe the entity controlling her detention, referring to the Bureau of Pris...
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Timeline (2 events)
Approximately 2020-07-16
Ongoing as of 2021-02-16
Ms. Maxwell has been incarcerated for 225 days in de facto solitary confinement, monitored 24 hours a day by guards with a handheld camera.
MDC
Locations (1)
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The location where Ms. Maxwell was detained upon arrival seven months prior to the letter.
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Relationships (1)
Bobbi C. Sternheim is writing this letter on behalf of Ms. Maxwell, describing her detention conditions and advocating for her.
Key Quotes (1)
"Pretrial Punishment"Source
— Ms. Maxwell
(Used to describe her feeling about being detained under the control of the Bureau of Prisons.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 159 Filed 02/16/21 Page 3 of 3
LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
It is impossible to overstate the deleterious effect of the conditions under which Ms. Maxwell is detained. Upon arrival at the MDC seven months ago, she was placed on suicide watch though no competent medical professional deemed her in any manner suicidal, nor has any psychologist or medical staffer ever found her to be suicidal at any time during her detention. For weeks she was deprived of legal material, the ability to use a telephone to make personal calls, and the opportunity to exercise and shower. Clearly, this was an effort to avoid a recurrence of the BOP’s negligence regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s death. Contrary to the way she is hyper-monitored, Ms. Maxwell is classified with the standard CC1-Mh designation: inmate with no significant mental health care.
The overall conditions of detention have had a detrimental impact on Ms. Maxwell’s health and overall well-being; and she is withering to a shell of her former self – losing weight, losing hair, and losing her ability to concentrate. In addition to the many difficulties impacting her review of electronic discovery materials, the over-management and stress are impacting her stamina and effectiveness in preparing her defense and conferring with counsel.
Having been incarcerated in de facto solitary confinement for 225 days and monitored by two to six guards 24 hours a day with a handheld camera dedicated to capturing her every move, except when it would record improper conduct on the part of the guards, it is not surprising that Ms. Maxwell feels she is detained under the control of the Bureau of “Pretrial Punishment.”
Very truly yours,
Bobbi C. Sternheim
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
cc: All counsel
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