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This document is a page from a court transcript dated April 1, 2021, concerning United States v. Maxwell. The judge is ruling against Ms. Maxwell's motion for release, stating that unlike other cases, she has not argued specific health vulnerabilities to COVID-19. The court also rejects the argument that prison restrictions at the MDC prevent her from preparing her defense, noting the case is in early stages.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
Subject of the detention hearing; denied release based on COVID-19 arguments.
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| Stephens | Defendant (referenced case) |
Defendant in United States v. Stephens, cited by defense as a precedent for release.
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| The Court (Judge) | Judge |
The speaker issuing the ruling (referred to as 'I' and 'this court').
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Prisons |
Government agency responsible for inmate safety.
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| MDC |
Metropolitan Detention Center; the prison where Ms. Maxwell is held.
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| Southern District Reporters, P.C. |
Court reporting agency listed in the footer.
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| Department of Justice (DOJ) |
Inferred from Bates stamp 'DOJ-OGR'.
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Timeline (1 events)
04/01/2021
Court ruling denying Ms. Maxwell's request for release based on COVID-19 concerns.
Court (implied Southern District of New York based on reporter)
Locations (1)
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Prison facility where Ms. Maxwell is detained.
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Relationships (2)
Reference to 'the defense argues' on behalf of Ms. Maxwell.
Text states she is 'held' at the MDC.
Key Quotes (4)
"Ms. Maxwell has not argued that her age or underlying health conditions make her particularly susceptible to medical risk from the virus."Source
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"the COVID-19 pandemic alone does not provide grounds for her release."Source
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"Second, the defense argues that pretrial release is necessary for Ms. Maxwell to prepare her defense"Source
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"The case does stand in stark contrast to United States v. Stephens"Source
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Case 21-770, Document 20-2, 04/01/2021, 3068530, Page152 of 200 89
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1 court is greatly concern by the Bureau of Prisons' ability to
2 keep inmates and detainees safe during the health crisis and
3 has found those considerations to be significant in other
4 cases. The argument nonetheless fails in this case for several
5 reasons. Most importantly, unlike almost all of the cases in
6 which this court has granted release as a result of COVID-19,
7 Ms. Maxwell has not argued that her age or underlying health
8 conditions make her particularly susceptible to medical risk
9 from the virus. In other words, she doesn't argue that she is
10 differently situated than many other federal inmates with
11 respect to the risk posed by COVID-19. In light of the
12 substantial reasons that I have already identified favoring
13 Ms. Maxwell's detention and her not making any arguments based
14 on her age or health, the COVID-19 pandemic alone does not
15 provide grounds for her release.
16 Second, the defense argues that pretrial release is
17 necessary for Ms. Maxwell to prepare her defense, as
18 COVID-19-related restrictions at the prison at which she is
19 held, the MDC, will hamper her ability to meet counsel and
20 review documents. The court notes that this case is at the
21 early stages. There will be no hearings, let alone a trial,
22 for a significant period of time. The case does stand in stark
23 contrast to United States v. Stephens, invoked by the defense,
24 in which this court at the beginning of the pandemic granted
25 temporary release to a defendant who was scheduled to have an
2 keep inmates and detainees safe during the health crisis and
3 has found those considerations to be significant in other
4 cases. The argument nonetheless fails in this case for several
5 reasons. Most importantly, unlike almost all of the cases in
6 which this court has granted release as a result of COVID-19,
7 Ms. Maxwell has not argued that her age or underlying health
8 conditions make her particularly susceptible to medical risk
9 from the virus. In other words, she doesn't argue that she is
10 differently situated than many other federal inmates with
11 respect to the risk posed by COVID-19. In light of the
12 substantial reasons that I have already identified favoring
13 Ms. Maxwell's detention and her not making any arguments based
14 on her age or health, the COVID-19 pandemic alone does not
15 provide grounds for her release.
16 Second, the defense argues that pretrial release is
17 necessary for Ms. Maxwell to prepare her defense, as
18 COVID-19-related restrictions at the prison at which she is
19 held, the MDC, will hamper her ability to meet counsel and
20 review documents. The court notes that this case is at the
21 early stages. There will be no hearings, let alone a trial,
22 for a significant period of time. The case does stand in stark
23 contrast to United States v. Stephens, invoked by the defense,
24 in which this court at the beginning of the pandemic granted
25 temporary release to a defendant who was scheduled to have an
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