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This document is page 3 of a legal filing by attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim on behalf of Ghislaine Maxwell, dated December 7, 2020. The letter argues that Maxwell is facing unduly harsh conditions, including solitary isolation, as a result of the Bureau of Prisons' incompetence and embarrassment over Jeffrey Epstein's suicide. Sternheim asserts that Maxwell is an 'exemplary detainee' and calls for Warden Tellez to address the concerns regarding her confinement, which are allegedly interfering with her legal defense.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Bobbi C. Sternheim | Attorney |
Author of the letter representing Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant / Detainee |
Subject of the letter regarding her detention conditions.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Deceased Inmate |
Mentioned regarding his suicide and the BOP's subsequent handling of Maxwell.
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| Warden Tellez | Warden |
Warden of the MDC, stated to bear responsibility for Maxwell's conditions.
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| Sophia Papapetru | Recipient |
Copied on the correspondence.
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| John Wallace | Recipient |
Copied on the correspondence.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim |
Legal firm authoring the document.
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| Department of Justice |
Accused of seeking to repair reputation by placing Maxwell under harsh conditions.
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| BOP |
Bureau of Prisons; criticized for incompetence and harsh treatment of Maxwell.
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| MDC |
Metropolitan Detention Center; facility where Maxwell is held.
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| ABC News |
Source cited in the footnote regarding preventative measures.
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Timeline (2 events)
2020-12-07
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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Detention center where Maxwell is confined.
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Relationships (2)
Sternheim advocates for Maxwell's conditions in the letter.
Text links Maxwell's harsh treatment to the DOJ's reaction to Epstein's suicide.
Key Quotes (5)
"I'm very happy that we were able to get Ms. Maxwell."Source
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"It is obvious that Ms. Maxwell is bearing the brunt of BOP incompetence."Source
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"The psychological and physiological impact of solitary isolation is well documented."Source
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"Ms. Maxwell has been an exemplary detainee."Source
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"Warden Tellez should be directed to respond to the numerous concerns that have been brought to his attention."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 91 Filed 12/07/20 Page 3 of 10
LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
you will recall, after he committed suicide, I said that I was confident that we would
continue to pursue this case vigorously and pursue anyone who's complicit in it. And so
I'm very happy that we were able to get Ms. Maxwell.”
continue to pursue this case vigorously and pursue anyone who's complicit in it. And so
I'm very happy that we were able to get Ms. Maxwell.”
A source said the BOP is taking extra preventative measures to regain the public's trust
and confidence as well as preserving the integrity of the Justice Department.1
and confidence as well as preserving the integrity of the Justice Department.1
It is obvious that Ms. Maxwell is bearing the brunt of BOP incompetence. Being “livid”
over the death of Epstein, the Department of Justice is seeking to repair the BOP’s tarnished
reputation by placing Ms. Maxwell under extraordinarily harsh conditions, not in any response to
Ms. Maxwell’s requirements, but rather in response to the failed handling of a completely
different inmate.
over the death of Epstein, the Department of Justice is seeking to repair the BOP’s tarnished
reputation by placing Ms. Maxwell under extraordinarily harsh conditions, not in any response to
Ms. Maxwell’s requirements, but rather in response to the failed handling of a completely
different inmate.
Ms. Maxwell has been an exemplary detainee. The psychological and physiological
impact of solitary isolation is well documented. Ms. Maxwell has not, by her conduct or by
virtue of the charges, brought this type of overly restrictive confinement upon herself. The
conditions under which she is detained are punitive, unwarranted, deleteriously impacting her
ability to prepare her defense, and interfering with counsel’s ability to provide the legal
representation to which she, and any other detainee, deserves.
impact of solitary isolation is well documented. Ms. Maxwell has not, by her conduct or by
virtue of the charges, brought this type of overly restrictive confinement upon herself. The
conditions under which she is detained are punitive, unwarranted, deleteriously impacting her
ability to prepare her defense, and interfering with counsel’s ability to provide the legal
representation to which she, and any other detainee, deserves.
The MDC’s letter is insufficient. The warden of the institution bears responsibility for
the conditions under which Ms. Maxwell is confined. Warden Tellez should be directed to
respond to the numerous concerns that have been brought to his attention.
the conditions under which Ms. Maxwell is confined. Warden Tellez should be directed to
respond to the numerous concerns that have been brought to his attention.
Very truly yours,
Bobbi C. Sternheim
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
BOBBI C. STERNHEIM
Enc.
cc: All Counsel
Ms. Sophia Papapetru
Mr. John Wallace
cc: All Counsel
Ms. Sophia Papapetru
Mr. John Wallace
1 https://abcnews.go.com/US/ghislaine-maxwell-paper-clothes-correctional-center-avoid-
suicide/story?id=71699000 (emphasis added).
suicide/story?id=71699000 (emphasis added).
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