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Sophia Papapetru
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Ms. Maxwell
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| N/A | Court order | The Court issued an order directing the MDC to permit Ms. Maxwell access to a computer on weekend... | MDC | View |
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This document is page 20 of a court order filed on December 30, 2020, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). The Court denies the Defendant's request for release, reaffirming that she presents a flight risk and determining that her conditions of confinement at the MDC (including COVID-19 lockdowns) do not violate her constitutional rights or justify release. The text notes that the Defendant has received more time than other inmates to review discovery and communicate with counsel.
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This is page 20 of a court order filed on December 30, 2020, in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (identified by case number 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). The Court denies the defendant's request for release, reaffirming that she presents a flight risk and rejecting arguments that her conditions of confinement at the MDC (specifically relating to COVID-19 lockdowns and attorney access) violate her constitutional rights. The document notes that she has received significant time to review discovery compared to other inmates.
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This legal document is a filing on behalf of Ms. Maxwell requesting release on bail. It argues against the government's assertion that she is a flight risk, citing her proposed bail package and extradition waivers, and claims the government's standard is impossibly high. The filing also uses the recent surge of COVID-19 cases at the MDC and the suspension of her legal visits as further justification for her release, arguing her constitutional rights are being eroded.
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This document is the Table of Contents for a legal filing (Document 103) dated December 23, 2020, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell (1:20-cr-00330-AJN). The filing argues for Maxwell's release on bail, citing her ties to the U.S. (including a redacted spouse), the pledging of all assets, the weakness of the government's case relying on only three witnesses, and health risks due to a COVID surge at the MDC detention center.
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This document is the table of contents for a legal filing (Document 103) in case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, filed on December 23, 2020. The filing outlines arguments on behalf of Ms. Maxwell for bail, countering the government's case by highlighting her substantial ties to the U.S. (including her spouse), her financial disclosures, and the unlikelihood of extradition refusal from France or the UK, while also citing a COVID surge at MDC as further justification.
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This legal document, filed by the Government, argues against a defendant's release from the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). It asserts that the MDC provides adequate care, including meals and medical checks, and that the security searches she complains about are standard procedure. The document also dismisses COVID-19 concerns, noting the defendant was quarantined and tested negative after a potential exposure and has no underlying health conditions, making her release unwarranted.
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This legal document, filed on December 18, 2020, is a response from the Government arguing that the defendant, housed at the MDC, has adequate resources to prepare for trial. It refutes the defense's claim to the contrary by detailing provisions such as daily VTC calls with counsel, access to discovery on hard drives, and the provision of a dedicated laptop. The document also explains how access to this equipment is managed within the MDC, including during a recent period of quarantine.
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This document is page 29 (filed 12/18/20) of a Government opposition to a renewed bail application in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). The Government argues against release, citing the defendant's multiple foreign citizenships (including a non-extradition country), substantial wealth, and demonstrated sophistication in hiding assets as indicators of extreme flight risk. The document also defends the conditions of confinement at the MDC, noting the defendant has 13 hours a day to review discovery and access to attorney communications.
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This page from a legal filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) outlines the defense's grievances regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's inability to access readable discovery materials due to technical failures with hard drives provided by the government. It also details harsh prison conditions at the MDC, specifically noting that Maxwell was placed in quarantine after exposure to a COVID-positive staffer and subjected to invasive searches that increased her health risks.
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This legal document, filed on behalf of Ms. Maxwell, argues that her pretrial detention conditions at the MDC are excessively punitive and inappropriate. Her counsel asserts these conditions—including de facto solitary confinement and constant surveillance—are an overreaction to Epstein's death, are disproportionate for a non-violent detainee, and are impeding her ability to prepare a defense. The document references multiple unsuccessful attempts by counsel to remedy the situation through communication with the MDC, its legal department, and prosecutors.
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This document is page 35 (filed as page 41 of 45) of a legal motion arguing for Ghislaine Maxwell's release on bail. The defense argues that Maxwell is not a flight risk and that her current detention at the MDC amounts to 'de facto solitary confinement' under conditions more severe than supermax prisons or death row, which impedes her ability to prepare her defense. The text cites legal precedent regarding bail standards and claims wardens have never seen such restrictive regulations.
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This document is page 12 of a legal filing (Document 97) from December 14, 2020, regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's bail application. It focuses on her strong family ties and marriage, citing redacted exhibits (B, C, F) that attest to her loving relationship with her husband and commitment to the US. The text explains that her spouse (whose name is redacted) initially did not co-sign her bail due to fear of 'ferocious media aggression' but is now coming forward with all their assets due to concerns over her treatment at the MDC.
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This is page 5 (filed as page 11 of 45) of a defense motion arguing for Ghislaine Maxwell's release on restrictive bail. The defense argues that the government lacks corroborating documentary evidence, relying instead on old witness testimony, and asserts that Maxwell is suffering under oppressive confinement conditions at the MDC, including isolation and COVID-19 risks. The document also references extradition laws in the UK and France and complaints about discovery failures.
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This legal filing from December 2020 outlines complaints regarding the conditions of Ghislaine Maxwell's confinement at the MDC. The defense argues she is being deprived of communication with family and legal counsel, citing specific issues such as deleted legal emails, physical barriers during visits, denial of basic needs during meetings, and the intentional damaging of a hard drive by an officer. The document concludes that these restrictions are arbitrary and disproportionate, noting Maxwell's good behavior and certifications as a suicide counselor and teacher.
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This is page 2 of a legal filing from the US Attorney's Office for the SDNY regarding the detention conditions of Ghislaine Maxwell. The prosecutors argue that Warden Tellez should provide a first-hand accounting of why Maxwell is subject to strict surveillance measures (body scans, flashlight checks) despite 24/7 camera monitoring, noting that the MDC Legal Department would only provide second-hand information.
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This document is a legal letter from defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan, filed on November 24, 2020, regarding the pretrial detention conditions of Ghislaine Maxwell at the MDC. The defense alleges excessive surveillance, sleep deprivation via flashlight checks every 15 minutes, and isolation, requesting that Warden Heriberto Tellez be summoned to address the court. The document includes a hand-signed order by Judge Nathan requiring the parties to meet and confer regarding the request for the Warden to address these concerns.
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A letter from defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan dated November 24, 2020, regarding United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The letter details harsh detention conditions at the MDC, including Maxwell being quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure from a staff member, deletion of attorney-client emails, lack of hygiene supplies (soap/toothbrush), unauthorized photography of her cell, and the cancellation of legal visits without notice.
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This is the second page of a legal filing by attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim on behalf of Ghislaine Maxwell, dated November 24, 2020. The letter complains to the Court about the harsh conditions of Maxwell's pretrial detention at the MDC, describing them as worse than those for terrorists at ADMAX, citing sleep deprivation via flashlight checks every 15 minutes, excessive surveillance, and isolation. Sternheim requests that Warden Heriberto Tellez be summoned to report directly to the Court regarding these conditions and notes the difficulty Maxwell faces in reviewing 1.2 million discovery documents under her current restrictions.
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This legal document is a letter from defense counsel Jeffrey S. Pagliuca to Judge Alison J. Nathan, dated October 23, 2020, concerning Ghislaine Maxwell's case. The letter complains that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) are severely hindering Ms. Maxwell's ability to prepare her defense by preventing counsel from reviewing documents with her effectively during legal visits. The defense requests the Court to order the BOP to allow them to pass legal papers to Ms. Maxwell for review and suggests a status conference to address these ongoing issues.
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This document is a page from a court transcript (likely a sentencing hearing) concerning Ghislaine Maxwell. The presiding judge rejects claims regarding Maxwell's poor treatment at the MDC, citing her extensive access to resources, and highlights a pattern of dishonesty regarding her finances and civil deposition testimony (perjury). While noting that Maxwell and her attorney, Ms. Sternheim, acknowledged the victims' suffering, the judge emphasizes that Maxwell failed to express remorse or accept responsibility for her actions.
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This document is a page from a court transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing hearing. The judge discusses the difficult conditions at the MDC during the pandemic, acknowledging they were harsh for all inmates, and notes Maxwell's specific security risks as a high-profile sex offender. However, the judge explicitly rejects the defense's argument that Maxwell was singled out for uniquely harsh treatment compared to other inmates.
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This document is a page from a court transcript of a sentencing hearing for Ms. Maxwell, dated June 29, 2023. The speaker, likely defense counsel, argues for leniency by highlighting Ms. Maxwell's positive contributions while incarcerated at the MDC, such as tutoring fellow inmates, and points to her age and lack of prior criminal history. While acknowledging the 'terrible conduct' for which she is being sentenced, the speaker emphasizes her client's good deeds and lack of danger to society.
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This document is page 9 of a court order filed on September 14, 2020, granting a stay in a civil case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The court rules that proceeding with civil discovery would prejudice Maxwell due to her concurrent criminal prosecution (raising Fifth Amendment issues) and the restrictive detention conditions at the MDC during the COVID-19 pandemic, which hinder her ability to consult with counsel.
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This page from a forensic-psychiatric report details Ghislaine Maxwell's complaints regarding her confinement at the MDC since July 2020. It documents allegations of sexual harassment by guards (specifically a breast grab in Jan 2021), sleep deprivation due to 15-minute flashlight checks justified by U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss, and physical deterioration including weight loss and hair loss. The report notes a decline in her mental state from coherence in Oct 2020 to manifesting depressive symptoms over time.
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This document is an appendix from a legal filing in Case 21-58, dated April 1, 2021. It serves as a table of contents for various court documents, including memoranda, motions, orders, and a hearing transcript related to the detention and multiple bail requests of the defendant, Ghislaine Maxwell. The list highlights the ongoing legal proceedings between Maxwell and The Government.
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