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This document is page 2 of a legal filing from the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim, dated March 31, 2021, regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The defense argues that any delay in the trial schedule is the fault of the government for filing a late superseding indictment despite previous assurances (cited from a July 14, 2020 transcript) that they did not anticipate doing so. The defense claims this expansion of the case prejudices Maxwell, prolongs her detention, and transforms the proceedings from a 'two-week' trial into a much longer affair.

This document is page 4 of a legal filing by the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim on behalf of Ghislaine Maxwell, filed on April 7, 2021. It details complaints regarding Maxwell's confinement conditions at the MDC, including delayed legal mail, unreadable discovery discs, moldy food, sleep deprivation due to lighting and flashlight checks, and 'de facto solitary confinement.' The filing also argues that inadequate computer access hinders her ability to review millions of pages of discovery for her defense.

This legal document, filed on April 19, 2021, by the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim, argues for a continuance (delay) of the trial for their client, Ms. Maxwell. The defense contends that the government's proposed trial schedule is unrealistic, especially given a recent second superseding indictment, and that proceeding would violate Ms. Maxwell's constitutional rights. The filing also notes the prejudicial impact of Ms. Maxwell's continued detention and ongoing media coverage, and mentions an upcoming bail appeal hearing in the Second Circuit.

This legal document, filed on February 1, 2021, is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim arguing that her client, pretrial detainee Ms. Maxwell, should continue to be allowed laptop access on weekends and holidays. Sternheim contends this is a reasonable accommodation necessary for reviewing extensive electronic discovery for trial preparation and that it imposes no burden or security risk on the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) or the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).

This legal document is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to the Court, filed on February 7, 2021, concerning her client, Ms. Maxwell. Sternheim argues that the Court's request for public updates on Maxwell's confinement is harmful, fueling negative media attention and jeopardizing her right to a fair trial. The letter criticizes the government's actions and requests that any future updates on Maxwell's condition be filed under seal to protect her privacy and legal rights.

This legal document, filed by the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim on behalf of their client Ms. Maxwell, details the significant challenges the defense faces in reviewing a massive amount of discovery evidence. The defense argues that new charges, the addition of 'Accuser-4', and the sheer volume of materials (including 214,000 photos and 250,000 non-searchable documents) necessitate a lengthy re-review process. The document also mentions technical difficulties with an FBI-supplied laptop, further complicating and delaying their review of 'Highly Confidential' photographs.

This document is page 2 of a legal filing by defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim in the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, dated June 21, 2022. The defense argues that the sentencing hearing should not be an 'open forum' for alleged victims who were not part of the trial record, specifically naming Ms. Ransome and Ms. Stein as individuals who should not qualify as 'crime victims' under the CVRA for this specific case. The letter distinguishes Maxwell's case from the abatement of the Epstein case and requests advance notice of who will be permitted to speak at sentencing.

This legal filing from Ms. Maxwell's defense counsel, Bobbi C. Sternheim, argues that Ms. Maxwell's right to prepare her defense has been compromised. The document details how the Government refused to hand-deliver a hard drive of evidence to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), instead using FedEx, and how the MDC then delayed giving the materials to Ms. Maxwell for several days. Counsel requests the Court's intervention due to the MDC's alleged inefficiency and mishandling of legal mail.

This document is the final page of a legal letter dated December 7, 2020, from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim. The letter requests the immediate elimination of 'onerous' and 'restrictive' detention conditions for her client, Ms. Maxwell. Copies of the letter were sent via email to four other attorneys involved in the case.

This legal document is a motion filed by the defense counsel for Ms. Maxwell, arguing for a continuance (postponement) of her trial scheduled for July 12, 2021. The defense claims that the challenges of preparing for the case during the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the need to review voluminous discovery and investigate new allegations, make it impossible to be ready by the scheduled date. The filing refutes the government's assertion of trial readiness and details the extensive work still required for an adequate defense.

This legal document, filed by the law office of Bobbi C. Sternheim on behalf of Ms. Maxwell, argues against the restrictive conditions of her confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). The filing contends that these measures, including constant surveillance and repeated searches, are an overreaction to the BOP's failure to prevent Jeffrey Epstein's death, rather than being based on any specific risk posed by Maxwell. The document also raises concerns about Ms. Maxwell's exposure to COVID-19 and the erasure of her legal emails, quoting then-Attorney General William Barr's stated interest in ensuring she makes it to trial.

This legal document, filed by counsel for Ms. Maxwell, argues that her pretrial detention conditions are excessively punitive and amount to de facto solitary confinement. The filing details sleep deprivation, constant surveillance, and frequent, invasive body scans and strip searches, asserting these measures are detrimental to her health and ability to prepare for trial. The counsel contrasts these conditions with those of other clients, including those charged with terrorism and murder, to highlight their unprecedented severity.

This legal document, filed on February 16, 2021, is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim concerning the detention conditions of her client, Ms. Maxwell. Sternheim argues that Maxwell's harsh treatment at the MDC, including constant surveillance and deprivation, is a detrimental overreaction by the Bureau of Prisons following Jeffrey Epstein's death. The letter claims these conditions are severely impacting Maxwell's health and her ability to prepare for her defense, amounting to what Maxwell feels is "Pretrial Punishment."

This legal document, filed on February 1, 2021, is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim regarding her client, pretrial detainee Ms. Maxwell. Sternheim argues that allowing Maxwell to use a laptop on weekends and holidays is a necessary and reasonable accommodation for reviewing extensive electronic discovery for her trial. The letter asserts this poses no burden to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) or the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) and requests the court's existing order for access remain in effect.

This legal document, filed on June 15, 2021, is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to the Court concerning her client, Ms. Maxwell. Sternheim complains about the recurring problematic conditions, over-management, and hyper-surveillance Ms. Maxwell faces at the MDC, arguing it impedes trial preparation and violates attorney-client privilege. The letter supports its claims by quoting Judge McMahon from another case, who strongly condemned the "disgusting, inhuman" conditions at the MCC and MDC and blamed the incompetence of the Department of Justice and Bureau of Prisons.

This legal document, filed by the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim, details the allegedly abusive and overly restrictive detention conditions of Ms. Maxwell at the MDC. It claims she is subjected to constant, invasive surveillance, has been physically abused by guards, had property damaged, and had private information leaked to the press. The filing argues that these conditions are unwarranted and that her monitored communications with family demonstrate strong ties to the U.S., contradicting claims that she is a flight risk.