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This is page 4 of a legal agreement filed on May 25, 2021, and signed on May 20, 2021. In it, the defendant, Michael Thomas, admits to falsifying records at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 9 and 10, 2019. Represented by his attorney Montell Figgins, Thomas waives his right to a speedy trial and acknowledges the agreement is subject to court approval.

This document is a character reference letter dated December 1, 2020, written to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding Ghislaine Maxwell. The author, whose name is redacted, claims to have been a friend of Maxwell's for over 25 years and describes her as loyal and kind, citing a personal example where Maxwell provided them with free housing during a difficult time. The letter concludes by asserting Maxwell's right to the presumption of innocence and due process.

This document is a page from a legal deposition or court transcript where a witness named Edelstein is being questioned. The questioning focuses on Edelstein's awareness on May 12th of an investigation conducted by a colleague, Theresa Trzaskoma, regarding a 'suspended lawyer'. Edelstein admits to knowing about the suspended lawyer on that date but denies being aware of Trzaskoma's investigation itself.

This legal document, filed on July 2, 2020, argues for the detention of a 58-year-old defendant, asserting they are a significant flight risk. The argument is based on the severity of the alleged crimes involving multiple minors, a potential 35-year prison sentence, and the strength of the evidence, which includes victim testimony corroborated by flight records, diaries, and business records. The document also confirms that the charges are timely under the amended statute of limitations.

This document is a confidential letter of support for Ghislaine Maxwell, dated November 17, 2020, and addressed to Judge Alison J. Nathan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The author, whose name is redacted, attests to Maxwell's good character, describing her as trustworthy, resourceful, and possessing a strong work ethic, based on having known her for a long time. The letter is intended to support Maxwell's application for bail in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell.

This document is a character reference letter dated November 2, 2020, submitted to Judge Alison J. Nathan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The redacted author, a long-time friend of Ghislaine Maxwell, vouches for her character and integrity, arguing she is not a flight risk and should be granted bail. The author concludes by offering to provide personal financial surety to meet any bail pledge set by the court.

This document is the signature page (page 3 of 5) of a legal agreement filed on May 25, 2021, and dated May 20, 2021. The agreement stipulates that if the defendant successfully completes their term of supervision, the Government will move to dismiss the indictment. The document is signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica Lonergan on behalf of Audrey Struass, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.