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EFTA00031576.pdf
Internal US Attorney's Office email chain dated December 21, 2020, discussing a legal challenge in the case U.S. v. Rivera. Judge Engelmayer demanded an explanation from the Bureau of Prisons regarding why Ghislaine Maxwell (at MDC) received significantly better accommodations (91 hours/week laptop access vs. 21 hours) than defendant Justin Rivera (at MCC). The email outlines the disparities and prepares for a required declaration due by December 31.
EFTA00030063.pdf
This document is an email chain from late December 2020 discussing disparities in counsel and discovery access for Ghislaine Maxwell (detained at MDC) and Justin Rivera (detained at MCC). Judge Engelmayer requested a declaration from the Bureau of Prisons to explain why Maxwell's accommodations were 'strikingly different and far superior' to Rivera's, citing differences in case complexity, housing situations, and inmate populations at the respective facilities. The emails detail the efforts to draft this declaration and address specific questions and concerns regarding the document's content and timeline.
EFTA00030058.pdf
This document is an email thread among US Attorney's Office (SDNY) staff regarding a court order from Judge Engelmayer in the case of United States v. Justin Rivera. The Judge required the BOP to explain why Ghislaine Maxwell (detained at MDC) received significantly better access to legal counsel and laptops than Rivera (detained at MCC), specifically citing 'terrible optics' and potential disparity based on class/race. The emails detail the drafting of a declaration to explain that the differences are due to Maxwell's protective custody status and the sheer volume of discovery in her case, compared to Rivera's placement in the general population.
EFTA00024437.pdf
This document is a chain of emails between the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) and prison officials (MDC) regarding Ghislaine Maxwell immediately following her arrest on July 6, 2020. The correspondence coordinates urgent legal calls for Maxwell to meet a court deadline set by Judge Nathan and establishes a schedule for daily standing calls with her defense counsel, Mr. Everdell, leading up to her arraignment on July 14, 2020. There is some friction regarding whether defense counsel followed proper protocols for requesting calls, with prison officials defending their responsiveness.
EFTA00023545.pdf
This document is an email chain from September 18, 2020, discussing a former personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein who worked for him during the 1999-2002 period. The correspondents discuss the potential subpoena of this individual, noting they do not recall previous conversations about it, and one party plans to contact federal defenders regarding the matter.
EFTA00015972.pdf
This document is an internal email chain among SDNY prosecutors dated December 21, 2020. It discusses a legal issue in the case *United States v. Rivera et al.*, where Judge Engelmayer expressed frustration that defendant Justin Rivera (at MCC) received significantly less access to discovery and legal counsel compared to Ghislaine Maxwell (at MDC). The emails detail the stark difference in hours allowed (91 hours/week for Maxwell vs 21 hours/week for Rivera) and mention the seizure of 60 devices and an entire FBI file from a prior Florida investigation in the Maxwell case.
EFTA00015957.pdf
This document is an email chain between the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) and Bureau of Prisons/MDC officials regarding Ghislaine Maxwell shortly after her arrest in July 2020. Key topics include scheduling urgent legal calls for her defense counsel (Mr. Everdell) ahead of deadlines and her arraignment, establishing a standing 10:00 AM call schedule, and confirming her housing conditions (solitary cell and separate exercise) for court filings. BOP officials note that Maxwell was receiving significantly more legal access (2-hour afternoon calls plus morning calls) than typical inmates.
EFTA00015951.pdf
This document is an email chain from July 6-11, 2020, between the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) and prison officials (MDC) regarding Ghislaine Maxwell shortly after her arrest. The emails coordinate urgent legal calls between Maxwell and her defense counsel (specifically Mr. Everdell) ahead of court deadlines and her arraignment scheduled for July 14, 2020. There is discussion regarding a 'standing legal call' at 10:00 AM and adherence to EDNY/SDNY protocols for scheduling inmate calls.
EFTA00015902.pdf
This document is an email chain between US Attorneys regarding a judicial inquiry into why Ghislaine Maxwell (at MDC) received significantly better legal access than Justin Rivera (at MCC). Judge Engelmayer called the disparity 'terrible' optics. The BOP's explanation was that Maxwell's protective custody status (isolation) allowed her exclusive use of equipment, whereas Rivera was in the general population sharing limited resources with ~80 other inmates. The emails track the drafting of a declaration to explain this to the court by the December 31, 2020 deadline.
EFTA00013342.pdf
This document is an email chain within the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) discussing a legal challenge in the case United States v. Rivera. The judge and defense counsel questioned why Ghislaine Maxwell (at MDC) received significantly greater access to laptops (13 hours/day vs 3) and video counsel visits than Justin Rivera (at MCC). The correspondence outlines the Bureau of Prisons' justification, attributing the disparity to Maxwell's protective custody status and massive discovery volume versus Rivera's general population housing.
EFTA00013337.pdf
This document is an internal email chain within the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USANYS) from December 2020. It discusses a legal issue raised by Judge Engelmayer in the case of *United States v. Rivera*, where the judge criticized the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for providing significantly better access to counsel and electronic discovery to Ghislaine Maxwell (at MDC) compared to Justin Rivera (at MCC). The emails detail the drafting of a declaration to explain that Maxwell's privileges (such as 13 hours/day of laptop access) are due to her unique protective custody status and the massive volume of discovery in her case, whereas Rivera is in the general population with shared resources.
EFTA00013329.pdf
This document is an internal email chain within the US Attorney's Office (SDNY) regarding a legal issue raised by Judge Engelmayer in the case *United States v. Rivera*. The Judge criticized the disparity between the extensive discovery and counsel access provided to Ghislaine Maxwell at MDC Brooklyn (91 hours/week laptop access) versus the limited access provided to Justin Rivera at MCC New York (21 hours/week). The emails discuss drafting a declaration to explain that these differences are due to Maxwell's unique protective custody status and facility capabilities, rather than preferential treatment based on class or race.
DOJ-OGR-00015249.tif
This document is a list of academic and professional engagements, likely by a single individual, spanning from 1989 to 1993. It details various conferences, lectures, seminars, and organizational affiliations across numerous universities, legal associations, and psychological societies in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The entries include the year, event name, and associated institutions or locations.
DOJ-OGR-00001860.jpg
This legal document, filed by BOP Staff Attorneys from MDC Brooklyn, addresses concerns regarding the confinement conditions of inmate Ms. Maxwell. It details her compliance with search procedures, meal schedules, health status (including weight and COVID-19 safety), and access to social and legal communications.
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This document is a letter from BOP Staff Attorneys at MDC Brooklyn addressing the court regarding the conditions of Ms. Maxwell's confinement. It details her compliance with COVID-19 protocols, meal schedules, health status, and access to legal and social communications.
DOJ-OGR-00001874.jpg
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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