An internal email from a Deputy Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) dated February 22, 2019. The email discusses a recent opinion by a district judge in Miami regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, specifically noting that the U.S. Attorney's Office violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) by entering a non-prosecution agreement without notifying victims. The sender advises EDNY staff to be mindful of CVRA obligations and victim notification in their own plea negotiations to avoid similar issues.
An email chain between the US Attorney's Offices for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York regarding an offer of information from attorney Andrew Patel. Patel represents inmate Johnny Contreras, who was housed in the MCC SHU across the hall from Jeffrey Epstein at the time of Epstein's death. Contreras offered to speak to investigators about his observations, leading to an attorney proffer on August 20, 2019.
This legal document, a letter from the law office of Bobbi C. Sternheim, argues that their client, Ghislaine Maxwell, is being subjected to "draconian" and punitive pretrial detention conditions. The letter posits that these harsh measures are not related to Maxwell's own conduct but are a direct result of the government's attempt to repair its reputation following the suicide of Jeffrey Epstein in federal custody. The attorney details failed attempts to resolve these issues through internal prison channels and claims the conditions are impeding Maxwell's ability to prepare her legal defense.
This legal document, dated April 1, 2021, addresses the issue of attorney-client access for detainees at a federal facility (MDC). It argues that current measures, such as video and phone conferences, are sufficient for defendants like Ms. Maxwell to prepare their defense, especially given the ongoing pandemic in New York City. The court orders the government to work with the defense to ensure adequate communication, noting that the MDC is also planning to resume in-person visits in the near future.
This document is page 4 of a legal filing (bail application) for Ghislaine Maxwell, dated July 10, 2020. The defense argues that the government's concerns about flight risk due to her citizenship and finances are unfounded and notes the alleged crimes are 25 years old. The defense proposes a $5 million bond co-signed by six people, secured by UK property, along with home confinement, GPS monitoring, and strict travel restrictions within New York.
This document is page 19 of a court order filed on December 30, 2020, in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN). The court rejects the Defendant's proposed release conditions, including GPS monitoring, home confinement, and private security, citing her proven sophistication in evading detection and flight risk. The ruling also emphasizes legal precedents (specifically *United States v. Boustani*) that forbid a 'two-tiered bail system' where wealthy defendants can buy their way out of detention via self-funded private security.
This document is page 7 of 8 from a court filing (Document 9) dated November 19, 2019, in case 1:19-cr-00830-AT (related to the prosecution of Epstein's guards, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas). It displays a map outlining the jurisdictional boundaries of the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), listing the specific counties included in each district. There are handwritten notes in the bottom right corner that appear to read 'DNO' and 'EDPA'.
This document is page 9 of a 10-page court filing from November 19, 2019, in case 1:19-cr-00830-AT. It is part of an "Advice of Penalties" form and consists of a map and a list defining the counties that fall under the jurisdiction of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York federal courts. The document is marked with a Department of Justice Bates number, indicating it was produced as part of a legal proceeding.
This document is Page 7 of a court filing (Document 8) from Case 1:19-cr-00830-AT, filed on November 19, 2019. It outlines the additional conditions of release for a defendant, including a $100,000 personal recognizance bond co-signed by two people, travel restrictions limited to NY and NJ districts, surrender of travel documents, and a prohibition on possessing weapons or contacting a co-defendant without counsel. The defendant was to be released on their own signature with remaining conditions to be met by November 26, 2019.
This document is a page from the Curriculum Vitae of Stephen Gillers, likely submitted as an exhibit in a court case (possibly as an expert witness). It details his legal and public service activities between 1979 and 1992, including roles with the ABA, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and the David Dinkins Mayoral Transition Search Committee. It also lists his bar memberships in New York and various federal courts. The document bears stamps from multiple court filings, including a 2012 criminal case and a 2022 civil case (likely Guiffre v. Maxwell), and a DOJ production number.
This document is a page from a legal filing, specifically a curriculum vitae or list of professional activities for Stephen Gillers. It details his public service roles and activities on various legal committees, commissions, and bar associations from the late 1970s through the early 1990s. The document also lists his state and federal bar memberships, including admission to the New York bar in 1968 and the United States Supreme Court bar in 1972.
This document, a page from a legal filing, discusses the legal precedent for dividing a judicial district for the purpose of jury selection. It centers on the Second Circuit's decision in United States v. Bahna, where a defendant's second trial was moved to a different courthouse that drew jurors from a smaller, less diverse geographic pool than the entire district. The Second Circuit upheld this practice, ruling that the fairness of a jury pool should be evaluated based on the specific division from which it is drawn, not the district as a whole, especially when the division is based on administrative feasibility.
This document is a page from a legal filing, dated October 29, 2021, arguing for the use of pseudonyms for testifying victims. It cites several legal precedents from the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, including the cases of Raniere, Martinez, Schulte, and Hernandez, to support the argument that protecting victims from harassment, embarrassment, and encouraging testimony outweighs defense interests, particularly in sensitive cases like sex trafficking and national security.
This document is page 70 of a legal filing (Document 397) from the Ghislaine Maxwell trial (Case 1:20-cr-00330), filed on October 29, 2021. The text argues against a motion to suppress evidence, specifically regarding a 'confirmatory identification' made by 'Minor Victim-4.' The prosecution argues the identification is admissible because the victim knew the defendant by name from previous interactions, citing various legal precedents regarding independent reliability of witness identification.
This document is a page from a 2005 Brigham Young University Law Review article discussing the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). It argues that victims should have access to presentence reports to meaningfully participate in sentencing hearings, citing statements by Senators Feinstein and Kyl. The document appears to be an exhibit submitted by attorney David Schoen to the House Oversight Committee, likely in the context of the investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the violation of victims' rights under the CVRA.
This document is a page from a 2005 BYU Law Review article (page 14 of 52 in the specific filing) discussing proposals to amend legal rules to incorporate the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). It argues for amending Rule 2 to ensure fairness to victims and adding a Rule 10.1 regarding notice of proceedings. The document bears the name of David Schoen (an attorney associated with Jeffrey Epstein) and a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp, indicating it was likely submitted as part of a legal argument or evidence file regarding victim rights and notification procedures in the Epstein investigation.
This document appears to be a page (285) from a manuscript (likely Alan Dershowitz's memoir, given the context) submitted to the House Oversight Committee. It details the legal battle between Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, specifically focusing on the narrator's conflict with Allen's lawyer, Robert Morvillo. The narrator alleges Morvillo accused him of blackmail out of revenge for the narrator previously ruining Morvillo's chance to become a US Attorney by exposing prosecutorial misconduct.
This document contains a log of electronic messages exchanged on November 21, 2018, between Jeffrey Epstein (using the email alias jeeitunes@gmail.com) and a redacted individual. The conversation focuses on the legal standing of 'djt' (Donald Trump) regarding the Mueller investigation, with the redacted party relaying a third party's legal opinion that obstruction charges are unlikely but financial issues in the 'southern eastern district' pose a risk. Epstein reacts positively to the news regarding the Mueller investigation, calling it 'Epic'.
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