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In this court order from May 14, 2021, Judge Alison J. Nathan denies Ghislaine Maxwell's request to override the Bureau of Prisons' security protocols regarding frequent safety checks and the prohibition of eye masks at the MDC. The Judge rules the request unsubstantiated but urges the MDC to consider reducing sleep disruption and ensures Maxwell is only subjected to necessary security protocols consistent with similarly situated detainees. The order is part of Case 1:20-cr-00330.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant/Inmate |
Subject of the detention conditions and security checks discussed in the order.
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| Alison J. Nathan | United States District Judge |
Judge issuing the order denying Maxwell's request.
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| Defense Counsel | Lawyers for Maxwell |
Authors of the May 7, 2021 letter (Dkt. No. 272).
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| Warden | Official at MDC |
Recipient of the order.
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| General Counsel | Legal Counsel for MDC |
Recipient of the order.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| MDC |
Metropolitan Detention Center, where Maxwell is being held.
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| BOP |
Bureau of Prisons, agency setting security protocols.
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| The Government |
Prosecution/Respondent in the case.
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| United States District Court |
Southern District of New York (implied by header/judge).
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Timeline (1 events)
2021-05-14
Order issued by Judge Alison J. Nathan denying Maxwell's request regarding security checks and eye masks.
New York, New York
Judge Alison J. Nathan
Ghislaine Maxwell
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Location of the court issuance.
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Detention facility (location of confinement).
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Relationships (2)
Judge Nathan issuing an order regarding Maxwell's confinement conditions.
Document discusses Maxwell's treatment and security checks within the MDC.
Key Quotes (5)
"The Government also indicates that the prohibition on eye masks is a generally applicable policy, but that Maxwell, like other inmates, may use other non-contraband items to cover her eyes."Source
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"that request is denied as factually unsubstantiated and legally unsupported."Source
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"Certainly nothing in the record plausibly establishes that current protocols interfere with Maxwell’s ability to prepare for her trial and communicate with her lawyers."Source
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"the Court urges the MDC to consider whether sleep disruption for pre-trial detainees can be reduced."Source
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"The Court also admonishes the MDC and the Government to continue to ensure that Maxwell is subjected to only those security protocols that BOP determines are necessary for her safety and security"Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 282 Filed 05/14/21 Page 2 of 2
can arise in high-profile cases. The MDC has determined that these factors necessitate more
frequent safety and security checks. The Government also indicates that the prohibition on eye
masks is a generally applicable policy, but that Maxwell, like other inmates, may use other non-
contraband items to cover her eyes.
frequent safety and security checks. The Government also indicates that the prohibition on eye
masks is a generally applicable policy, but that Maxwell, like other inmates, may use other non-
contraband items to cover her eyes.
To the extent that Maxwell’s April 29, 2021 letter asks the Court to override BOP’s
determination as to the frequency of appropriate safety and security check procedures, that
request is denied as factually unsubstantiated and legally unsupported. Certainly nothing in the
record plausibly establishes that current protocols interfere with Maxwell’s ability to prepare for
her trial and communicate with her lawyers. Defense counsel’s May 7, 2021 letter, Dkt. No.
272, describes generalized grievances but makes no additional specific and supported application
for relief. Nevertheless, the Court urges the MDC to consider whether sleep disruption for pre-
trial detainees can be reduced. The Court also admonishes the MDC and the Government to
continue to ensure that Maxwell is subjected to only those security protocols that BOP
determines are necessary for her safety and security, based upon neutral and applicable factors,
and consistent with the treatment of similarly situated pre-trial detainees.
determination as to the frequency of appropriate safety and security check procedures, that
request is denied as factually unsubstantiated and legally unsupported. Certainly nothing in the
record plausibly establishes that current protocols interfere with Maxwell’s ability to prepare for
her trial and communicate with her lawyers. Defense counsel’s May 7, 2021 letter, Dkt. No.
272, describes generalized grievances but makes no additional specific and supported application
for relief. Nevertheless, the Court urges the MDC to consider whether sleep disruption for pre-
trial detainees can be reduced. The Court also admonishes the MDC and the Government to
continue to ensure that Maxwell is subjected to only those security protocols that BOP
determines are necessary for her safety and security, based upon neutral and applicable factors,
and consistent with the treatment of similarly situated pre-trial detainees.
The Government shall provide a copy of this Order to the Warden and General Counsel
for the MDC.
for the MDC.
SO ORDERED.
Dated: May 14, 2021
New York, New York
New York, New York
Alison J. Nathan
ALISON J. NATHAN
United States District Judge
ALISON J. NATHAN
United States District Judge
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