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Document Information

Type: Court docket / legal case log (sdny cm/ecf)
File Size: 1.22 MB
Summary

This document is a court docket log from the SDNY covering late April and early May 2021 regarding the case of Ghislaine Maxwell. It details legal skirmishes over Maxwell's detention conditions at the MDC Brooklyn, specifically regarding the seizure of her legal materials by prison staff on April 24, 2021, and allegations of sleep deprivation caused by flashlight surveillance every 15 minutes. Judge Alison J. Nathan issued orders requiring the MDC and the Government to justify these actions and ensure the confidentiality of attorney-client communications.

People (6)

Name Role Context
Ghislaine Maxwell Defendant
Subject of the court orders, detained at MDC, complaining of sleep deprivation and seizure of legal materials.
Alison J. Nathan Judge
Presiding judge issuing orders regarding MDC conditions and legal material seizure.
Bobbi C. Sternheim Defense Counsel
Author of letters regarding sleep deprivation and confiscation of legal documents.
Sophia Papapetru MDC Representative/Counsel
Author of letter responding to court order regarding the April 24 incident.
Christian R. Everdell Defense Counsel
Author of letter regarding Hard Drives.
Rebecca Forman Court Reporter/Transcriber
Transcribed the conference held on 4/23/21.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC)
Detention facility where Maxwell is held; accused of seizing legal materials and conducting flashlight surveillance.
SDNY
Southern District of New York (Court jurisdiction).
The Court
Referring to Judge Nathan's court.
The Government
Prosecution, ordered to confer with MDC regarding surveillance.

Timeline (2 events)

04/23/2021
Court Conference
Court
Judge Alison J. Nathan Counsel
04/24/2021
Incident where Ghislaine Maxwell's legal materials were seized by staff.
Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, NY
Ghislaine Maxwell MDC Staff

Locations (1)

Location Context
Location of Maxwell's detention and the alleged incidents.

Relationships (3)

Ghislaine Maxwell Attorney-Client Bobbi C. Sternheim
Sternheim writes letters on Maxwell's behalf regarding detention conditions.
Ghislaine Maxwell Attorney-Client Christian R. Everdell
Everdell writes letter on Maxwell's behalf regarding Hard Drives.
Judge Nathan issues orders concerning Maxwell's confinement.

Key Quotes (4)

"Is Ms. Maxwell being subjected to flashlight surveillance every 15 minutes at night?"
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"Whether any of the materials seized from Ms. Maxwell were duplicated in any fashion"
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"disruptive flashlight surveillance"
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"What steps have been or will be taken to ensure the confidentiality of Ms. Maxwell's lawyer-client communications"
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Case 22-1426, Document 57, 02/28/2023, 3475900, Page43 of 208
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2/22/23, 1:25 PM SDNY CM/ECF NextGen Version 1.6
her counsel in an April 26, 2021, letter. We respectfully request Your Honor deny defense counsel's proposed order. Please let us know if the Court requires any additional information, which we will be happy to provide (jw) (Entered: 04/29/2021)
04/29/2021 255 ORDER as to Ghislaine Maxwell. On April 26, 2021, defense counsel advised the Court of an incident that took place on April 24, 2021 in which Defendant Ghislaine Maxwell's legal materials were seized by staff at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Dkt. No. 248. The Court ordered legal counsel for the MDC to show cause why the requested order should not issue. Dkt. No. 249. The MDC filed its response with the Court. Dkt No. 254. In reply, Maxwell made additional requests. Dkt. No. 253. Defense counsels requests are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. IT IS ORDERED that by April 30, 2021, legal counsel to the MDC must provide the following information: If known, an inventory of the items seized from Ms. Maxwell in the incident that occurred on April 24, 2021 shall be provided by email to defense counsel only; and A representation to this Court, to be filed on ECF, indicating: Whether any of the materials seized from Ms. Maxwell were duplicated in any fashion and what investigation was undertaken in order to determine this information; Whether Ms. Maxwell is permitted to bring confidential legal materials to in-person meetings with defense counsel without those materials being seized; What steps have been or will be taken to ensure the confidentiality of Ms. Maxwell's lawyer-client communications (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 4/29/21)(jw) (Entered: 04/29/2021)
04/29/2021 256 LETTER by Ghislaine Maxwell addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan from Bobbi C. Sternheim dated 04/29/2021 re: Sleep Deprivation in MDC (Sternheim, Bobbi) (Entered: 04/29/2021)
04/29/2021 257 MEMO ENDORSEMENT as to Ghislaine Maxwell on re: 256 During oral argument of Ghislaine Maxwells bail appeal before the Circuit, Ms. Maxwell's appellate counsel expressed concern that she was improperly deprived of sleep while detained in the MDC, an issue that has been raised in filings before this Court. we ask the Court to address Ms. Maxwell's sleeping conditions by directing the MDC to cease 15-minute light surveillance of Ms. Maxwell or justify the need for the disruptive flashlight surveillance..ENDORSEMENT...By May 5, 2021, the Government is ORDERED to confer with MDC legal counsel and provide the Court responses to the following questions: Is Ms. Maxwell being subjected to flashlight surveillance every 15 minutes at night? Or any other atypical flashlight surveillance? If so, what is the basis for doing so? 3. And if so, can she be provided with appropriate eye covering? The Government is further ORDERED to share its response with defense counsel before filing it on ECF so that defense counsel can indicate whether they believe any private medical information needs to be redacted before public filing (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 4/29/21) (jw) (Entered: 04/29/2021)
04/29/2021 258 LETTER by Ghislaine Maxwell addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan from Bobbi C. Sternheim dated 04/29/2021 re: Reply to MDC letter re: confiscation of legal documents (Sternheim, Bobbi) (Entered: 04/29/2021)
04/30/2021 259 LETTER addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan from Sophia Papapetru dated 4/29/21 re: This letter is written in response to your April 28, 2021, Order seeking the following information regarding an alleged incident involving Ghislaine Maxwell, Register No. 02879-509, at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York (MDC Brooklyn) on April 24, 2021 (jw) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
04/30/2021 260 LETTER by Ghislaine Maxwell addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan from Christian R. Everdell dated April 30, 2021 re: Hard Drives (Everdell, Christian) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
05/03/2021 261 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Ghislaine Maxwell re: Conference held on 4/23/21 before Judge Alison J. Nathan. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rebecca Forman, (212) 805-
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