Trove
Sign In Sign Up

Defense counsel

Person
Mentions
578
Relationships
126
Events
584
Documents
282
Search

Relationship Network

Loading... nodes
Interactive Network: Click nodes or edges to highlight connections and view details with action buttons. Drag nodes to reposition. Node size indicates connection count. Line color shows relationship strength: red (8-10), orange (6-7), yellow (4-5), gray (weak). Use legend and help buttons in the graph for more guidance.
126 total relationships
Connected Entity Relationship Type
Strength (mentions)
Documents Actions
person GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Legal representative
14 Very Strong
10
View
organization GOVERNMENT
Legal representative
12 Very Strong
14
View
person defendant
Legal representative
11 Very Strong
21
View
person GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Client
11 Very Strong
7
View
organization The government
Legal representative
11 Very Strong
7
View
person Potential Defense Witnesses
Legal representative
11 Very Strong
9
View
person the defendant
Legal representative
11 Very Strong
10
View
organization GOVERNMENT
Professional
10 Very Strong
6
View
person the defendant
Client
10 Very Strong
8
View
person defendant
Professional
10 Very Strong
11
View
person defendant
Client
10 Very Strong
10
View
person Ms. Maxwell
Professional
9 Strong
5
View
person the defendant
Professional
9 Strong
5
View
organization U.S. Attorney's Office
Legal representative
8 Strong
8
View
person Potential Defense Witnesses
Professional
8 Strong
3
View
organization The government
Professional
8 Strong
4
View
organization The government
Adversarial
7
3
View
organization Defense team
Professional
7
2
View
person Defense Staff
Professional
7
3
View
organization The government
Opposing counsel
7
3
View
person MR. ROHRBACH
Professional
7
3
View
person Jeffrey Epstein
Client
7
3
View
person Defense Experts/Advisors
Professional
7
3
View
person ALISON J. NATHAN
Judicial
6
2
View
organization The Court
Professional
6
2
View
Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A Appeals of Office's decisions to Washington. Washington View
N/A N/A Defense counsel's tactics in negotiating with AUSAs, including challenging resolutions collaterally. N/A View
N/A N/A Defense counsel arguing against victim notification letters N/A View
N/A Investigation Federal investigation of Epstein N/A View
N/A N/A In camera conference Court View
N/A N/A Jury Selection (Voir Dire) Courtroom View
N/A N/A Defense counsel review of nude images FBI View
N/A N/A Discussion and disagreement between Villafaña and Lourie regarding an immigration waiver in the p... N/A View
N/A N/A Villafaña informed defense counsel that Lourie rejected the proposed immigration language. N/A View
N/A N/A Presentation of the document to defense counsel, with two terms dropped from Villafaña's draft: o... N/A View
N/A N/A Negotiations with Main Justice and Southern District Unknown View
N/A N/A Joint Defense Agreement Discussion Unknown View
N/A Legal agreement Signing of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) N/A View
N/A N/A Meeting between the prosecution team and Epstein's defense counsel where the U.S. Attorney reaffi... Unspecified (likely U.S. At... View
N/A N/A Attorney Visits MDC Attorney Visiting Room View
N/A N/A Expected testimony of law enforcement agents Court View
N/A N/A Witness 'Carolyn' throws binder of evidence in distress during cross-examination. Courtroom View
N/A N/A Cross-examination testimony regarding grooming tactics. Courtroom View
N/A N/A Juror 50 Hearing Court View
N/A N/A Discussions with SDNY New York View
N/A N/A Civil litigation service attempt Southern District (NY) View
N/A N/A Seating of the Jury Courtroom View
N/A N/A Criminal trial where witnesses testified and were cross-examined. Court View
N/A N/A Breakfast meeting between Acosta and Defense Counsel. Unknown View
N/A N/A In-person legal visit where guards read legal notebooks, denied water, and monitored conversation... MDC Conference Room View

DOJ-OGR-00001694.jpg

This document is Page 5 of a Protective Order filed on July 30, 2020, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It outlines strict protocols prohibiting the Defense team and potential witnesses from publicly disclosing the identities of victims or witnesses found in discovery materials, mandating that such references in court filings be made under seal.

Court filing (protective order)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001693.jpg

This document is page 4 of a court-filed Protective Order from case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, dated July 30, 2020. It establishes strict rules for handling sensitive 'Discovery' materials, requiring Defense Counsel to encrypt information shared through non-email channels. The order explicitly prohibits all parties, including the Government, the Defendant, and their entire legal teams, from posting any Discovery information on the Internet or social media.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001692.jpg

This document is page 3 of a court filing (Document 36) from Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on July 30, 2020. It outlines the protocols for a Protective Order regarding the handling of Discovery materials, defining categories of authorized recipients such as 'Defense Experts/Advisors' and 'Potential Defense Witnesses.' It explicitly mandates that anyone receiving these materials must sign an agreement to be bound by the terms of the Order and prohibits the further distribution of discovery materials.

Legal court filing (protective order)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001691.jpg

This document is page 2 of a court order filed on July 30, 2020, in a criminal case. The order establishes strict rules for how discovery materials, provided by the Government, are to be handled by the Defendant and their Defense Counsel. It limits the use of these materials strictly to the defense of the current criminal action and restricts their distribution to specific 'Designated Persons' such as paralegal and investigative staff.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001680.jpg

This document is a page from a court order filed on July 28, 2020, detailing the strict rules and procedures for the handling of confidential and highly confidential information by the defendant and their legal team. It prohibits the public filing of discovery materials unless explicitly authorized by the Government or by a court order, and specifies that materials must be reviewed under controlled conditions. The order aims to protect sensitive information, including victim and witness identities, during legal proceedings.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001679.jpg

This document is page 9 of a court filing (Document 33-1) from Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on July 28, 2020. It outlines the protocols for handling 'Highly Confidential Information,' specifically defining it as materials containing sexualized images of individuals. It establishes that such information is to be used solely for the criminal defense and not for any civil proceedings.

Court filing (protective order)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001677.jpg

This page from a legal document, filed on July 28, 2020, outlines the rules for handling confidential information in a criminal case (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). It stipulates that such information must be used solely for the defense, kept secure, and details specific protocols for how the defendant can access it in both hard copy and electronic formats, the latter involving the Bureau of Prisons. The Government's confidentiality designations are binding unless overturned by the Court.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001676.jpg

This legal document, filed on July 28, 2020, as part of case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, defines what constitutes "Confidential Information" provided by the Government during discovery. It specifies that materials containing personal information of victims and witnesses are to be marked confidential, but also establishes a procedure for Defense Counsel to challenge this designation if they disagree, potentially leading to a motion to de-designate the materials.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001675.jpg

This document is page 5 of a court order (Document 33-1) from case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, filed on July 28, 2020. The order restricts the defense team and other authorized persons from publicly disclosing or filing the identities of victims and witnesses found in discovery materials. Such information must be filed under seal unless specific written authorization is granted by the Government or the Court.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001674.jpg

This document is page 4 of a court-filed Protective Order from July 28, 2020, in a criminal case. It outlines the rules for handling discovery materials, stating that all members of the defense team are bound by the order even without individual signatures. The order mandates that Defense Counsel must encrypt discovery shared through non-electronic means and strictly prohibits all parties from posting any discovery information on the internet or social media.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001673.jpg

This document is page 3 of a legal order filed on July 28, 2020, for case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN. It specifies the categories of individuals, such as defense staff, experts, and potential witnesses, who are authorized to receive discovery materials from the defendant's counsel. The order mandates that any person receiving these materials must first sign a copy of the order, explicitly agreeing to be bound by its terms to ensure confidentiality.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001668.jpg

This document is page 5 of a Government filing from July 28, 2020, in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The Government argues against a defense proposal that would allow them to publicly name victims and witnesses, stating that such a request is broad, unjustified, and contrary to the Crime Victims' Rights Act. The text highlights the distinction between the previous Epstein protective order and the current case, emphasizing that victims should not fear reprisal or shaming by having their identities broadcast by the defense.

Legal filing (government letter/brief to court)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001666.jpg

This is page 3 of a government filing dated July 28, 2020, addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The government argues against the defense's request to publicly name victims/witnesses, calling the defense's argument 'absurd' and 'offensive' particularly regarding the suggestion that victims derive a 'benefit' from public identification. The document outlines the proposed protective order which would allow defense counsel to discuss identities privately but prohibits public dissemination to prevent harassment and intimidation.

Court filing / legal correspondence (government submission)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001658.jpg

This document is page 12 of 13 from a filing in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on July 27, 2020. It outlines legal stipulations regarding the handling of confidential information, specifically setting timelines relative to appeals and dismissals (referencing 28 U.S.C. § 2255). Paragraphs 19 and 20 detail that the provisions remain in effect until mutual written agreement or court order, and mandate that the Government and Defense Counsel meet to discuss evidence presentation prior to hearings or trial.

Court document / legal filing (protective order)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001657.jpg

This document is a page from a court order (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) filed on July 27, 2020, detailing the strict protocols for handling confidential discovery materials. It specifies that the Defendant and their legal team are restricted in how they can review, possess, copy, and file this information, requiring authorization from the Government or the Court for public disclosure. The order also mandates that all discovery materials be returned or destroyed at the end of the case.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001656.jpg

This document is page 10 of a court filing in case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, filed on July 27, 2020. It defines 'Highly Confidential Information' as potentially including nude or sexualized images and establishes strict rules for its use by the Defense Counsel, limiting it solely to the defense of the current criminal action. The document also provides a legal mechanism for the Defense Counsel to challenge the Government's 'Highly Confidential' designation of materials before the Court.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001655.jpg

This document is page 9 of a court filing (Document 29-1) from July 27, 2020, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (US v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It outlines strict protocols for the handling of discovery materials, specifically those designated as 'Highly Confidential Information.' It details that the Defendant may only review materials in the presence of counsel or BOP officials, and sets rules for showing materials to potential defense witnesses via read-only means without providing physical copies.

Court filing / protective order (discovery protocol)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001653.jpg

This document is page 7 of a court filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell) dated July 27, 2020. It outlines protocols for handling 'Confidential Information' during the discovery process, specifically defining what constitutes confidential material and how personal identification of victims and witnesses must be protected. It also notes that victims or witnesses who have publicly identified themselves are not subject to these specific confidentiality restrictions.

Court filing (protective order)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001651.jpg

This document is a page from a Protective Order in criminal case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN, filed on July 27, 2020. It establishes strict rules for handling 'Discovery' materials, limiting their use by both government and defense witnesses and counsel solely for preparation for the criminal trial. The order explicitly prohibits using the information for civil proceedings and forbids any party, including the Defendant and defense team, from posting the Discovery or its contents on the Internet.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001650.jpg

This legal document, part of case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN filed on July 27, 2020, is a court order outlining the protocol for handling discovery materials. It specifies that the Defendant and Defense Counsel can share materials with authorized third parties—such as experts, advisors, and potential witnesses—provided these individuals formally agree in writing to be bound by the order's confidentiality terms.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001541.jpg

This document is page 2 of a court order filed on July 7, 2020, in the case of USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). It outlines strict COVID-19 entry protocols for the courthouse, instructions for defense counsel regarding the 'Waiver of Right to be Present' form, and mandates that the Government ensure crime victims are notified of proceedings and their rights under 18 U.S.C. § 3771.

Court filing / order (page 2)
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001540.jpg

This document is a court order filed on July 7, 2020, by District Judge Alison J. Nathan in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (20-CR-330). It schedules an arraignment, initial conference, and bail hearing for July 14, 2020, to be conducted via remote video due to COVID-19 protocols. The order outlines specific restrictions on video participation to essential parties only, while noting that public viewing will be available at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse due to the high public interest in the case.

Court order
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001532.jpg

A court order filed on July 6, 2020, by District Judge Alison J. Nathan in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell. The order addresses the scheduling of an arraignment and bail hearing, proposing remote proceedings due to COVID-19 safety concerns. It outlines specific time slots available for video appearances from the Metropolitan Detention Center (July 9 or July 14) and orders counsel to confer and file a joint letter by 9:00 p.m. that night.

Court order
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001428.jpg

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.

Court order
2025-11-20
Analysis Source

DOJ-OGR-00001362.jpg

This legal document, page 4 of a court filing, describes the search and wellness check procedures applied to a defendant at the MDC facility. It details daily pat-down searches, cell searches, and frequent nightly flashlight checks for safety. The document also responds to a specific complaint from the defendant's counsel on February 16, 2021, stating that an internal investigation found the search in question was appropriate and video-recorded, and that a subsequent directive for the defendant to clean her cell was due to hygiene issues, not retaliation.

Legal document
2025-11-20
Analysis Source
Total Received
$7,000,000.00
3 transactions
Total Paid
$0.00
0 transactions
Net Flow
$7,000,000.00
3 total transactions
Date Type From To Amount Description Actions
2020-12-01 Received GHISLAINE MAXWELL Defense counsel $0.00 Expenditures for professional services in her d... View
2020-08-13 Received Government officials Defense counsel $0.00 Production of discovery totaling more than 150,... View
2020-07-01 Received GHISLAINE MAXWELL Defense counsel $7,000,000.00 Retainer paid to attorneys mentioned in governm... View
As Sender
178
As Recipient
119
Total
297

Dkt. No. 272

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Describes generalized grievances regarding detention conditions.

Letter
2021-05-07
Communication Source

Generalized grievances (Dkt. No. 272)

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Describes generalized grievances regarding confinement conditions.

Letter
2021-05-07
Communication Source

Dkt. No. 272

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Describes generalized grievances regarding detention conditions.

Letter
2021-05-07
Communication Source

Letter on Hard Drives (Doc 260)

From: Defense counsel
To: Court

Referenced in Memo Endorsement (Doc 263).

Letter
2021-05-03
Communication Source

Inventory of seized items

From: MDC legal counsel
To: Defense counsel

Court ordered MDC counsel to email inventory of seized items to defense counsel by this date.

Order compliance
2021-04-30
Communication Source

Incident regarding seizure of legal materials

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Advised Court of incident on April 24, 2021 involving seizure of Maxwell's legal materials.

Letter/advisory
2021-04-26
Communication Source

Ms. Maxwell's bail appeal

From: Defense counsel
To: Second Circuit Court

Oral argument scheduled regarding bail appeal.

Oral argument
2021-04-26
Communication Source

Adjournment Request

From: Defense counsel
To: Court

Judge ordered defense to clarify if they seek adjournment and specify length by 12:00 PM.

Written answers (ordered)
2021-04-22
Communication Source

Family Attendance

From: Defense counsel
To: Court's Chambers

Notification regarding whether Defendant's family members wish to attend the proceeding

Email
2021-04-21
Communication Source

Case 21-770, Document 57

From: Defense counsel
To: Court

Reply regarding bail/conditions of confinement.

Legal filing
2021-04-19
Communication Source

Unknown

From: Defense counsel
To: Unknown (likely Prosec...

Mentioned as 'Yesterday, we met with the' at the bottom of the page.

Meeting
2021-04-18
Communication Source

Information regarding redacted line

From: the government
To: Defense counsel

Government informed defense counsel of a single line out of an abundance of caution.

Legal notice
2021-04-16
Communication Source

Production of underlying notes and emails

From: Government officials
To: Defense counsel

Emails confirming the nature of the contact between SDFL and SDNY.

Email production
2021-04-16
Communication Source

3500 material production

From: the government
To: Defense counsel

Production of over 20,000 pages of notes/reports related to 226 non-testifying witnesses.

Discovery disclosure
2021-04-13
Communication Source

Witness Disclosure

From: the government
To: Defense counsel

Disclosure of information and statements regarding 226 witnesses containing exculpatory information.

Disclosure
2021-04-12
Communication Source

Disclosure of information regarding 226 witnesses

From: Government employees
To: Defense counsel

The government made a disclosure on April 12th regarding 226 witnesses, which the defense claims contains exculpatory information and requires intensive investigation.

Legal disclosure
2021-04-12
Communication Source

Bail Conditions and Flight Risk

From: Defense counsel
To: The Court/Judge

Argument regarding bail conditions, safety assurances, and rebuttal of flight risk allegations.

Legal argument
2021-04-01
Communication Source

Bail Argument

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Argument that the government has not met its burden and that strict bail conditions are sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare for trial.

Hearing
2021-04-01
Communication Source

N/A

From: GHISLAINE MAXWELL
To: Defense counsel

Calls with defense counsel mentioned.

Call
2021-04-01
Communication Source

N/A

From: GHISLAINE MAXWELL
To: Defense counsel

Access to email with defense counsel mentioned.

Email
2021-04-01
Communication Source

Reply Memorandum in Support of Third Motion for Bail

From: Defense counsel
To: United States District...

No preview available

Legal memorandum
2021-03-16
Communication Source

Sealed ex parte Order

From: THE COURT
To: Defense counsel

Required defense counsel to provide notice to alleged victims.

Order
2021-03-12
Communication Source

Request for disclosure

From: Defense counsel
To: USAO SDNY

Requested documents produced to Radar Online, other FOIA requests regarding Epstein/Maxwell, and materials reflecting FBI-NY involvement in USAO-SDFL investigation.

Letter
2021-03-08
Communication Source

Complaint of an inappropriately conducted pat-down search

From: Defense counsel
To: MDC

Defense counsel sent a letter on February 16, 2021, complaining about an inappropriately conducted pat-down search of the defendant.

Letter
2021-02-16
Communication Source

Disclosure of identities

From: Defense counsel
To: The government (prosec...

The text cuts off but states 'We have conferred with the', implying a meet-and-confer regarding the motion.

Legal conference
2021-02-04
Communication Source

Discussion 0

Sign in to join the discussion

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this epstein entity

Back to Search