EFTA00009927.pdf

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Document Information

Type: Legal correspondence / official letter
File Size: 67.5 KB
Summary

This document is a letter dated November 18, 2020, from Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss to the Legal Counsel of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It details the provision of a specifically modified laptop to inmate Ghislaine Maxwell at the Metropolitan Detention Center to allow her to review discovery materials for her case (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). The letter certifies that the laptop's recording (mic/camera) and communication (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Ethernet) capabilities have been disabled.

People (5)

Name Role Context
Ghislaine Maxwell Defendant / Inmate
Reg. No. 02879-509, inmate at Metropolitan Detention Center, recipient of the laptop for discovery review.
Audrey Strauss Acting United States Attorney
Sender of the letter representing the Southern District of New York.
AJN Judge (Implicit)
Referenced in case number 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) - likely Alison J. Nathan.
[Redacted] Legal Counsel
Recipient of the letter at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
[Redacted] Assistant United States Attorneys
Signatories to the letter.

Organizations (4)

Name Type Context
U.S. Department of Justice
Heading organization
United States Attorney Southern District of New York
Sender organization
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Recipient organization
Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC)
Facility where Ghislaine Maxwell is detained

Timeline (1 events)

2020-11-18
Delivery of a modified laptop to Ghislaine Maxwell at the MDC.
Metropolitan Detention Center
Ghislaine Maxwell US Attorney's Office SDNY

Locations (3)

Relationships (1)

Ghislaine Maxwell Legal Adversary Audrey Strauss
Strauss is the prosecuting US Attorney in United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell

Key Quotes (4)

"Enclosed please find a laptop for Ghislaine Maxwell (Reg. No. 02879-509), an inmate at the Metropolitan Detention Center"
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"Our Office is providing this laptop to Ms. Maxwell for the sole purpose of reviewing discovery materials"
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"The laptop contains a microphone and camera, both of which have been disabled. As a result, the laptop has no recording capabilities."
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"Communication capabilities have been disabled. In particular, the laptop has no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet connection capabilities."
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U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of New York
The Silvio J. Mollo Building
One Saint Andrew's Plaza
New York, New York 10007
November 18, 2020
BY EMAIL & HAND
[Redacted], Esq.
Legal Counsel
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Re: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, 20 Cr. 330 (AJN)
Dear Counsel:
Enclosed please find a laptop for Ghislaine Maxwell (Reg. No. 02879-509), an inmate at
the Metropolitan Detention Center (“MDC”). Our Office is providing this laptop to Ms. Maxwell
for the sole purpose of reviewing discovery materials in connection with the above-captioned case.
Information Technology staff at our Office have reviewed the laptop and confirmed that the laptop
has been successfully modified to meet the specifications you have requested. In particular, we
have been informed that:
• The laptop contains a microphone and camera, both of which have been disabled. As a
result, the laptop has no recording capabilities.
• The laptop does not contain any programs for games.
• Communication capabilities have been disabled. In particular, the laptop has no Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, or Ethernet connection capabilities.
In order to permit Ms. Maxwell to make effective use of this laptop in reviewing her
discovery, please permit her to use the accompanying charger to ensure that the laptop remains
operational throughout her review periods. Please also permit Ms. Maxwell to review the contents
of all discovery hard drives produced by our Office to the MDC in connection with the above-
referenced case on this laptop.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your
assistance in this matter.
Very truly yours,
AUDREY STRAUSS
Acting United States Attorney
By: [Redacted Signature Block]
Assistant United States Attorneys
Southern District of New York
Tel: [Redacted]
Email: [Redacted]
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