Defense counsel

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person GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Legal representative
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organization GOVERNMENT
Legal representative
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person defendant
Legal representative
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person GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Client
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organization The government
Legal representative
11 Very Strong
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person Potential Defense Witnesses
Legal representative
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person the defendant
Legal representative
11 Very Strong
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organization GOVERNMENT
Professional
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person the defendant
Client
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person defendant
Professional
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person defendant
Client
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person Ms. Maxwell
Professional
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person the defendant
Professional
9 Strong
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organization U.S. Attorney's Office
Legal representative
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person Potential Defense Witnesses
Professional
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organization The government
Professional
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organization The government
Adversarial
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organization Defense team
Professional
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person Defense Staff
Professional
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organization The government
Opposing counsel
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person MR. ROHRBACH
Professional
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Client
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person Defense Experts/Advisors
Professional
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person ALISON J. NATHAN
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organization The Court
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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

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This legal document, filed on July 30, 2020, details the post-case responsibilities of the Defense Counsel. It mandates that all discovery materials provided by the Government must be returned or securely destroyed within 30 days after the case's final conclusion and all appeal periods have passed. The document also stipulates that the Government and Defense Counsel must meet before any hearings or trials to agree on how evidence will be presented.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is page 10 of a legal order, likely a protective order, filed on July 30, 2020. It details strict rules for the Defendant and their legal team regarding the handling of confidential discovery materials, prohibiting dissemination, copying, and public filing without explicit authorization from the Government or the Court. The order specifies that materials must be reviewed in the presence of counsel and may be inspected under the protection of law enforcement.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a legal filing (Case 1:20-gp-00330-AJN) dated July 30, 2020, that establishes rules for handling "Highly Confidential Information." It defines this information as including nude or sexualized depictions, outlines the process for the Government to designate it, and details the procedure for Defense Counsel to challenge such designations with the Court. The document strictly limits the use of this information to the defense of the current criminal action.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is page 8 of a Protective Order filed on August 20, 2020, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (U.S. v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It outlines strict protocols for the Defendant's review of discovery materials, mandating supervision by Defense Counsel or BOP officials, and establishes rules for handling 'Highly Confidential Information' produced by the Government.

Court filing (protective order)
2025-11-20

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This is page 7 of a court order (Document 30, filed July 2, 2020) in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). The text outlines strict protocols for handling 'Confidential Information,' specifically prohibiting the use of such materials for civil proceedings and restricting the Defendant from possessing hard copies unless in the presence of Defense Counsel. It also establishes that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will facilitate electronic access to discovery materials for the defendant.

Court filing / protective order
2025-11-20

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This page documents a protective order regarding discovery procedures in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330). It defines 'Confidential Information' as materials containing personal details of victims and witnesses, while explicitly excluding those who have publicly identified themselves on the record. It also establishes a mechanism for Defense Counsel to challenge the Government's confidentiality designations.

Court document (protective order/discovery protocol)
2025-11-20

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This document is page 5 of a court order filed on July 30, 2020, for case 1:20-gp-00330-AJN. The order prohibits the defense team (including the Defendant, Counsel, Staff, Experts, and Witnesses) from publicly disclosing or filing the identities of victims or witnesses referenced in the Discovery process. An exception is made for individuals who have already spoken on the public record, or if the disclosure is authorized in writing by the Government or by an order from the Court, in which case the filing must be made under seal.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This page is part of a legal order filed on July 30, 2020, that governs the handling of discovery materials in a court case. It specifies which third parties—such as defense staff, experts, and potential witnesses—are permitted to receive these materials from the defendant's counsel for trial preparation. The document mandates that any such 'Designated Person' must first sign a copy of the order, formally agreeing to its terms, before being granted access to the materials.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is page 2 of a court order filed on July 30, 2020, related to a criminal case. The order establishes strict rules for how the defendant and their legal team ('Defense Counsel') can handle discovery materials provided by the Government. It specifies that the materials must be used solely for the defense in this criminal action, restricts copying and distribution, and lists the specific types of personnel ('Designated Persons') who are authorized to view the information.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is the signature page (page 12 of 12 in the original filing, stamped as page 76 of a larger compilation) of a court order from the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). It allows Defense Counsel to apply for modifications and is prepared for the signature of the Honorable Alison J. Nathan, United States District Judge, in New York in 2020.

Court order / legal filing (signature page)
2025-11-20

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This document is page 11 of a court order (likely a Protective Order) from the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (1:20-cr-00330). It outlines the strict protocols for the Defense Counsel regarding the handling, return, or destruction of 'Discovery' and 'Confidential Information' provided by the Government. It stipulates that materials must be destroyed or returned within 30 days of the finalization of the case (including appeals) and mandates that both parties meet to discuss evidence presentation before trials.

Court filing / protective order
2025-11-20

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This document is page 8 of a legal filing (Protective Order) from Case 1:20-cr-00330 (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell), filed on July 28, 2020. It outlines strict protocols for the handling of 'Highly Confidential Information' during the discovery process, specifically dictating that the Defendant may only review materials in the presence of counsel or via BOP officials, and establishing rules for showing materials to potential defense witnesses without providing them copies.

Legal filing / court order (protective order)
2025-11-20

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This page from a legal document, filed on July 28, 2020, details the strict protocols for handling Confidential Information in a criminal case. It stipulates that such information can only be used for the defense of the current action, must be kept secure, and outlines specific rules for how the defendant can access it in hard copy (only with counsel present) and electronically (facilitated by the Bureau of Prisons). The Government's designation of information as confidential is binding unless overridden by a court order.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This is a page from a legal document, likely a protective order from case 20-cr-00330-AJN, filed on July 28, 2020. It defines how materials produced by the Government during discovery are to be designated and handled as "Confidential Information," particularly to protect the identities of victims and witnesses. The document also outlines the process for Defense Counsel to challenge these confidentiality designations.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This is page 5 of a Court Order (Protective Order) filed on July 28, 2020, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). The text outlines strict protocols for handling Discovery materials, specifically prohibiting the Defense team and Potential Defense Witnesses from publicly disclosing the identities of victims or witnesses who have not already spoken publicly. It mandates that any court filings containing such identities must be filed under seal unless authorized by the Government or the Court.

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

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This document is page 4 of a Protective Order from a legal case (1:20-cr-00330-AJN), filed on July 28, 2020. It establishes strict rules for the handling of discovery materials by the defendant, her counsel, and the entire defense team. The order mandates encryption for disseminated discovery and explicitly prohibits all parties, including the Government, from posting any discovery information on the internet, social media, or any other public medium.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is a page from a legal order filed on July 28, 2020, detailing who is permitted to access discovery materials in a criminal case. It specifies that defense staff, experts, court-authorized individuals, and potential witnesses can receive these materials under strict conditions. The order requires any designated person receiving the materials to first sign a copy, agreeing to be bound by its terms, to ensure confidentiality during trial preparation.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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Page 2 of a Protective Order filed on July 28, 2020, in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell). The document outlines strict protocols for handling discovery materials, mandating they be used solely for criminal defense purposes and prohibiting the defendant from copying or distributing them to anyone other than counsel. It defines 'Designated Persons' (support staff) who are permitted to view the materials.

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

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This document is page 5 of a legal filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) dated July 28, 2020, addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan. The Government argues against the defense counsel's request to publicly name victims who have self-identified in the media or public fora, contrasting this with the narrower 'Epstein protective order.' The Government asserts that victims of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein should be protected from having their identities broadcast by the defense, citing the Crime Victims' Rights Act and privacy concerns.

Legal filing / government letter to court
2025-11-20

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This page of a legal document, filed on July 27, 2020, outlines the conditions under which its provisions remain in effect. It states that changes require either a mutual written agreement between the Government and Defense Counsel or a modifying order from the Court. It also mandates that both parties must meet and confer before any hearings or trials to agree on modifications for presenting evidence.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is page 11 of a court order (Document 292) filed on July 27, 2020, in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330). It outlines strict protocols for handling confidential discovery materials, mandating that the Defendant may only review certain materials in the presence of counsel and cannot possess copies. It also prohibits public filing of confidential information without authorization and mandates the return or destruction of discovery materials at the conclusion of the case.

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

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This page is from a legal document filed on July 27, 2020, outlining the rules for handling "Highly Confidential Information" in a criminal case (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). It specifies that such information may include sexualized images and details the legal process for Defense Counsel to challenge this designation with the Government and the Court. The document also strictly limits the use of this information to the defense of the criminal action and prohibits its further dissemination.

Legal document
2025-11-20

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This document is page 9 of a protective order filed on July 27, 2020, in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). It establishes strict protocols for the handling of discovery materials, stating that the Defendant may only review them in the presence of counsel or via BOP officials. It further defines 'Highly Confidential Information' and restricts Potential Defense Witnesses to viewing materials via read-only platforms without receiving physical copies.

Legal court filing / protective order
2025-11-20

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This document is page 7 (filed as page 8 of 13) of a protective order in Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It stipulates strict handling procedures for 'Confidential Information,' limiting its use solely to the criminal defense and prohibiting use in civil proceedings. It specifically mandates that the defendant may only review hard copies in the presence of counsel and that electronic access within the Bureau of Prisons must be facilitated by BOP officials.

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

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This document is page 7 (labeled page 6 internally) of a court filing from July 2, 2020, in case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN (United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell). It outlines the protocols for handling 'Confidential Information' during discovery, specifically defining what constitutes confidential material and establishing protections for the personal identification of victims and witnesses. It also sets the procedure for Defense Counsel to challenge confidential designations.

Court filing (protective order)
2025-11-20
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

No Subject

From: prosecutors
To: Defense counsel

Publicly released communications between prosecutors and defense counsel regarding the NPA.

Communications
N/A

Legal Visits

From: Defense counsel
To: GHISLAINE MAXWELL

Weekly in-person legal visits cancelled due to quarantine period.

Meeting
N/A

Redactions and sealing

From: Defense counsel
To: the government

Government consents to sealing cosigner names and confidential discovery materials but opposes in camera conference.

Consultation
N/A

Unknown

From: A. Marie Villafaña
To: Defense counsel

That is fine. I'm sorry I didn't get your e-mail sooner... Tomorrow I am available early in the morning...

Email
N/A

NPA Negotiations

From: Defense counsel
To: USAO

Mentioned former President Clinton.

Letter
N/A

Invoking the Fifth

From: Witness
To: Defense counsel

Counsel for a witness indicated the witness intends to invoke the Fifth Amendment.

Legal consultation
N/A

Jury Instructions

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Requesting instruction on 'purpose of travel' and arguing lack of evidence for return flight arrangement.

Legal argument/request
N/A

Modifications for presentation of evidence

From: the government
To: Defense counsel

Agreement to meet and confer in advance of any hearings or trial to discuss and agree to any modifications necessary for the presentation of evidence.

Meeting
N/A

Preservation Letter

From: Defense counsel
To: MDC

Request to preserve video tapes (Ref Dkt. No. 248, Ex. C).

Letter
N/A

Video call schedule

From: Nicole McFarland
To: Defense counsel

Outlining the 4-hour Friday session schedule.

Email
N/A

Maxwell Post-Hearing Br. / Maxwell Br.

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Arguments regarding Juror 50's bias.

Legal brief
N/A

Plea negotiations

From: Defense counsel
To: Prosecution team

Defense challenged the prosecution and terms presented; Prosecution reaffirmed position of two years jail time.

Meeting
N/A

Maxwell Post-Hearing Br.

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Arguments that Juror 50's trauma affected his ability to serve.

Legal brief
N/A

Conferral regarding filing

From: the government
To: Defense counsel

Government sought to confer with defense counsel but received no response.

Attempted conference
N/A

Rule 404(b) Letter

From: the government
To: Defense counsel

Repeated opinion that newly-disclosed materials qualify as direct evidence of conspiracy.

Letter
N/A

Conditions of confinement

From: the government
To: Defense counsel

Discussions regarding defendant's status

Communication
N/A

Legal Consultation

From: the defendant
To: Defense counsel

5 hours per weekday (25 hours/week) of attorney calls.

Video teleconference (vtc)
N/A

Non-concurrence in designation

From: Defense counsel
To: Government officials

Notification that Defense Counsel does not concur in the designation of documents as Highly Confidential.

Notification
N/A

Order de-designating documents

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Motion to remove Highly Confidential status from materials.

Motion
N/A

Maxwell Reply at 23

From: Defense counsel
To: THE COURT

Argues that Rule 606 violates Maxwell's constitutional rights.

Legal brief
N/A

Objection to Confidential Designation

From: Defense counsel
To: Government officials

Notification that Defense Counsel does not concur in the designation of documents or other materials as Confidential.

Notification
N/A

Legal Defense Preparation

From: GHISLAINE MAXWELL
To: Defense counsel

Argument that confinement impairs ability to communicate effectively with counsel.

Meeting
N/A

Rebuttal report (Ex. A)

From: Mr. Julié
To: Defense counsel

Explains French extradition provisions and constitution.

Report
N/A

Addendum opinion (Ex. B)

From: David Perry
To: Defense counsel

Reiterates that waiver is a relevant factor and bail in UK is unlikely.

Report
N/A

Objection to Confidential Designation

From: Defense counsel
To: the government

Notification that Defense Counsel does not concur with the designation of specific materials as Confidential Information.

Notification
N/A

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