| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-01 | N/A | Justice Department launched probe into prosecutor misconduct | Washington D.C. | View |
This document is page 2 of a legal filing by attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim regarding the confinement conditions of Ghislaine Maxwell at the MDC. The letter details severe sanitary issues including mold, vermin, and undrinkable tap water, as well as restrictive legal visitation conditions that impede attorney-client privilege. It also notes Maxwell's deteriorating health and lack of access to fresh air for eight months.
This is a legal letter dated April 7, 2021, from defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The letter responds to a government filing from the previous day and complains about unsanitary conditions at the MDC, specifically detailing a 'pervasive stench of sewage' in Maxwell's isolation unit caused by unused drains and overflowing toilets from the cellblock above.
A legal filing from the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim arguing for a continuance of Ghislaine Maxwell's trial. The defense cites the difficulties of preparing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to investigate new charges and 'quarter-century-old allegations,' and the review of voluminous discovery produced in November 2020. The document criticizes the government's timeline estimates and their opposition to the delay.
This page from a legal filing by the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim argues that recent voluminous discovery materials, including witness interviews, contain exculpatory information for Ms. Maxwell that requires significant time to investigate. The defense disputes the government's claim that no additional time is needed, asserting that millions of pages from Epstein's devices, previously irrelevant, are now pertinent due to the expanded scope of the superseding indictment.
This document is page 3 of a legal reply brief filed on April 19, 2021, in Case 21-770 (associated with Ghislaine Maxwell). The defense argues that the lower court did not conduct a 'lengthy bail hearing' and that the Government presented no actual evidence, relying solely on the text of the Indictment to argue the strength of the case and flight risk. The filing contends the court erred by accepting the Indictment itself as proof of the strength of evidence.
This document is the cover page for a legal filing dated April 19, 2021, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. It is a reply brief submitted by attorney David Oscar Markus on behalf of appellant Ghislaine Maxwell in support of her motion for pretrial release. The document references the lower court case in the Southern District of New York (20-CR-330).
This document is the cover page for a sealed supporting exhibit filed on April 13, 2021, for the legal case United States of America v. Maxwell. The document is identified by case numbers 21-770 and 21-58, and has a Department of Justice control number.
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.
This is page 2 of a court filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330) filed on March 8, 2021, detailing the confinement conditions of the defendant (Ghislaine Maxwell) at the MDC. It asserts she has significant out-of-cell time (7am-8pm), access to technology and recreation, and extensive privileged access to legal counsel via VTC (25 hours/week) and phone. It also notes that in-person legal visits resumed at the facility on February 16, 2021, and clarifies privacy measures regarding cameras during attorney calls.
This document is a page from a legal filing dated April 12, 2021, arguing against Ghislaine Maxwell's request for temporary release. It asserts that Judge Nathan did not abuse discretion in denying release because Maxwell has ample resources, including 'highly qualified' counsel and extensive access to computers (13 hours/day) to review discovery at the MDC. Footnotes clarify legal precedents and note that in-person attorney visitation at the MDC resumed in February 2021.
This document represents page 17 of a legal brief filed on April 12, 2021, arguing against the release of Ghislaine Maxwell. The text asserts that Judge Nathan did not err in denying bail, citing Maxwell as a flight risk and noting the strength of the Government's evidence, which includes multiple victims and documentary corroboration. It discusses legal standards for temporary release under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(i) and cites relevant case law.
This document is page 15 of a legal filing (likely an appellate brief by the government) dated April 12, 2021. It argues that Judge Nathan properly denied Ghislaine Maxwell's motions for bail and temporary release because she is a flight risk. The text outlines the applicable law regarding pretrial detention and the statutory presumption against release for offenses involving minor victims.
This legal document, dated April 12, 2021, is a page from a 'Statement of Facts' in the case against Maxwell. It outlines the indictment charging her with facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of minors between 1994 and 1997, detailing her alleged methods of grooming victims. The document also notes that a superseding indictment expanded the charges and timeframe to 2004, and mentions that Judge Nathan had previously denied Maxwell's bail applications, with her trial scheduled for July 12, 2021.
This document is an Affirmation filed on April 12, 2021, by Assistant US Attorney Lara Pomerantz in the case of USA v. Ghislaine Maxwell before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Pomerantz requests permission to file an unredacted copy of 'Exhibit F' (Government's Memorandum in Opposition to Release) under seal. She notes that the public version was redacted to protect third-party privacy interests and confidential discovery material, but the Government believes the unredacted information is pertinent to the appeal.
This document is a 'Notice of Defective Filing' issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on April 5, 2021, regarding the case United States of America v. Maxwell (Docket 21-58). The notice indicates that a 'Notice of Appearance as Additional Counsel' submitted by the United States (Appellee) did not comply with Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP) or Local Rules, though the specific reason is not checked in the visible list. The document lists Judge Debra Ann Livingston and Clerk Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe as court officials.
This document is a Notice of Appearance filed on April 1, 2021, in the case of United States v. Maxwell (Case 21-770). Thomas McKay of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York formally enters the case as additional counsel for the Appellee (United States), serving as co-counsel alongside Won Shin.
This document is page 14 of a court order filed on Feb 6, 2021, in Case 1:17-cr-02949-MV (United States v. Robertson). The Court is rejecting the government's proposed alternatives to release, specifically arguing that interview rooms with 'screens' at the Santa Fe courthouse or jail are inadequate for effective trial preparation because attorneys cannot sit next to the defendant, Mr. Robertson, to review documents. The Court also scolds the government for presenting these alternatives too late, noting they should have been raised before the unfavorable ruling.
This document is page 6 of a court order filed on February 8, 2021, regarding United States v. Robertson (Case 1:17-cr-02949-MV). The court is reconsidering and granting Mr. Robertson's release to the La Pasada Halfway House due to trial delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the inability to hold in-person attorney-client meetings at the Albuquerque courthouse. The court cites 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e) and strict conditions as the basis for assuring community safety and the defendant's appearance.
This document is page 3 of a legal filing (Case 1:17-cr-02949-MV) from the District of New Mexico, dated February 5, 2021. It discusses the prolonged pretrial custody of a Mr. Robertson due to COVID-19 related court suspensions and details the turnover of his legal defense team. The text also references a motion for release based on Robertson's compromised immune system and the proposal of his father as a custodian.
This document is page 2 of a court order filed on March 22, 2021 (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN), denying the Defendant's (Ghislaine Maxwell, implied) third motion for release on bail. The Court rejects new proposals, including renouncing French and British citizenship and asset monitoring, citing continued flight risk, substantial resources, and foreign ties. It references previous denials from July and December 2020 and confirms her continued incarceration at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
This document is page 4 of a legal filing (Exhibit 120-2) authored by attorney William Julié. It outlines legal arguments regarding extradition requests between the United States and France, specifically focusing on the 'nationality protection' clause in the 1996 Extradition Treaty and the French Code of Criminal Procedure. The text argues that extradition should not be granted if the person sought holds French nationality at the time of the offense.
This document is a page from a legal filing (dated March 23, 2021) arguing for Ghislaine Maxwell's release on bail, citing the Reform Act and proposing a strict bail package including an eight-figure bond, renunciation of foreign citizenship, and asset monitoring by a retired judge. The text argues that her continued detention impairs her ability to prepare for trial and subjects her to a 'trial by public opinion.' A lengthy footnote details poor detention conditions at the MDC, including delayed legal mail, technical issues with electronic discovery, and ventilation issues in visiting rooms characterized by an expert as a 'death trap.'
This is the cover page for a legal filing in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 20 Cr. 330). The document is a Reply Memorandum supporting Maxwell's third motion for bail, filed on March 22, 2021. It lists the defense legal team, including attorneys from firms in New York and Denver.
This document is page 7 of a legal filing (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN) filed on March 23, 2021, arguing for the release of Ghislaine Maxwell on bail. The defense proposes restraining Maxwell's and her spouse's assets under the supervision of a former federal judge to prevent flight. The text also argues that pending pretrial motions—including challenges based on a non-prosecution agreement, constitutional violations, and time-barred Mann Act charges—significantly weaken the government's case.
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