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This document is page 11 of a court filing dated May 27, 2021, concerning Ghislaine Maxwell's confinement conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). It details the Government's response regarding Maxwell's request for an eye mask and a dispute over nighttime flashlight checks. Judge Nathan denied Maxwell's request to modify the monitoring schedule on May 14, 2021, noting that Maxwell's claims were unsupported by an affidavit and that flashlight checks are standard procedure for all inmates.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant / Inmate |
Subject of the legal filing regarding her confinement conditions at MDC.
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| Judge Nathan | Judge |
Issued a decision denying Maxwell's request regarding nighttime monitoring.
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| MDC Staff | Correctional Staff |
Accused by Maxwell of shining flashlights in her eyes; noted by government to permit alternative eye coverings.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| MDC |
Metropolitan Detention Center, where Maxwell is confined.
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| The Government |
Prosecution, responding to Maxwell's claims.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (indicated in footer).
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Timeline (2 events)
2021-05-07
Maxwell filed a reply letter disputing MDC security schedule explanations.
Court Docket
2021-05-14
Judge Nathan issued a decision denying modification of nighttime monitoring.
Court Docket
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Location of Maxwell's confinement.
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Relationships (2)
Judge Nathan issued a decision denying Maxwell's request.
MDC staff monitor Maxwell; Maxwell complains about their flashlight usage.
Key Quotes (4)
"MDC would not permit Maxwell to have an eye mask because such an item is not available in commissary and is not issued to inmates."Source
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"At no point did Maxwell file an affidavit in support of her claims regarding the conditions of her confinement."Source
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"Maxwell’s claim that MDC staff was shining a flashlight directly into her eyes and disrupting her sleep was “unsupported by affidavit or other factual showing.”"Source
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"Judge Nathan emphasized that all MDC inmates are subject to nighttime flashlight checks"Source
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Case 21-58, Document 92, 05/27/2021, 3109708, Page11 of 24
increased stress of a high-profile case, and her sleeping situation in a cell by herself
without a cellmate. (Id. at 2). Third, the Government noted that the MDC would
not permit Maxwell to have an eye mask because such an item is not available in
commissary and is not issued to inmates. (Id.). MDC staff do, however, permit
Maxwell to cover her eyes at night using other items that are available in commissary
or that are issued to inmates. (Id.).
without a cellmate. (Id. at 2). Third, the Government noted that the MDC would
not permit Maxwell to have an eye mask because such an item is not available in
commissary and is not issued to inmates. (Id.). MDC staff do, however, permit
Maxwell to cover her eyes at night using other items that are available in commissary
or that are issued to inmates. (Id.).
20. In response, on May 7, 2021, Maxwell filed a reply letter
disputing the MDC’s explanation for the implementation of an enhanced security
schedule for Maxwell and raising additional concerns regarding conditions at the
MDC beyond Maxwell’s sleeping conditions but without seeking particular relief as
to those conditions. (Mot. Ex. E). At no point did Maxwell file an affidavit in
support of her claims regarding the conditions of her confinement.
disputing the MDC’s explanation for the implementation of an enhanced security
schedule for Maxwell and raising additional concerns regarding conditions at the
MDC beyond Maxwell’s sleeping conditions but without seeking particular relief as
to those conditions. (Mot. Ex. E). At no point did Maxwell file an affidavit in
support of her claims regarding the conditions of her confinement.
21. On May 14, 2021, Judge Nathan issued a written decision
denying Maxwell’s request for an order directing the MDC to modify its nighttime
monitoring schedule. (Mot. Ex. B). In reaching this decision, Judge Nathan
noted that Maxwell’s claim that MDC staff was shining a flashlight directly into her
eyes and disrupting her sleep was “unsupported by affidavit or other factual
showing.” (Id. at 1). Judge Nathan emphasized that all MDC inmates are subject
to nighttime flashlight checks and found that “there are a number of neutral reasons”
denying Maxwell’s request for an order directing the MDC to modify its nighttime
monitoring schedule. (Mot. Ex. B). In reaching this decision, Judge Nathan
noted that Maxwell’s claim that MDC staff was shining a flashlight directly into her
eyes and disrupting her sleep was “unsupported by affidavit or other factual
showing.” (Id. at 1). Judge Nathan emphasized that all MDC inmates are subject
to nighttime flashlight checks and found that “there are a number of neutral reasons”
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