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This is a legal letter dated February 16, 2022, from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The letter accompanies documents filed under seal that contain proposed redactions related to Maxwell's motion for a new trial. The redactions are intended to protect the integrity of a fact-finding inquiry into the conduct of 'Juror 50' during the jury selection process.

This is a letter from Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney, Bobbi C. Sternheim, to Judge Alison J. Nathan, dated October 15, 2021. Sternheim complains that the government's explanation for the severely delayed delivery of Maxwell's legal mail at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is inadequate and hinders Maxwell's ability to prepare for trial. The letter argues that the MDC is capable of timely delivery, citing the extensive resources used to monitor Maxwell, and criticizes the government's refusal to facilitate special delivery for evidence.

This is a letter from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan, dated June 25, 2022, concerning her client, Ghislaine Maxwell. Sternheim reports that the MDC has unjustifiably placed Maxwell on suicide watch, depriving her of legal materials and sleep, which prevents her from preparing for her upcoming sentencing. Sternheim asserts that both she and a psychologist have confirmed Maxwell is not suicidal and states her intent to formally request a postponement if the conditions are not changed.

This document is a letter dated October 18, 2021, from defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. Sternheim argues for the necessity of individual, sequestered, and counsel-conducted voir dire (jury selection), citing the extraordinary public exposure of the case, evidenced by millions of Google search results for Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The letter contends that this special procedure is required to eliminate biased jurors and ensure a fair trial, countering the government's standard opposition to such methods.

This document is a letter dated February 24, 2022, from defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The letter proposes limited redactions to a court Opinion and Order in response to a prior court order. Appended to the letter is a handwritten order from Judge Nathan, dated February 25, 2022, approving the proposed redactions to ensure the integrity of a forthcoming hearing.

This is a legal letter dated January 19, 2022, from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The letter serves to inform the court that Maxwell's counsel has filed a Motion for a New Trial and requests that all materials concerning Juror No. 50 be kept under seal until the court rules on the motion.

This legal document is a letter dated February 24, 2022, from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. The letter serves as a response to a court order issued the same day, proposing that the defense will make limited redactions to an attached Opinion and Order that was filed under a temporary seal.

This legal letter, sent by attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim on behalf of her client Ghislaine Maxwell to Judge Alison J. Nathan, formally complains about Maxwell's harsh and restrictive conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). The letter refutes a previous communication from MDC staff, detailing issues such as significant weight loss, isolation, constant surveillance, and a recent quarantine that hindered her defense preparation. Sternheim renews the request for the MDC Warden, Heriberto Tellez, to respond directly to the Court and justify these conditions.

This is a legal letter dated December 12, 2021, from defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. Sternheim informs the court of logistical issues with defense witnesses, including travel from abroad, and notifies the judge that three witnesses have requested to testify under pseudonyms. The letter states that the government opposes this request and warns that the court's ruling could compromise Maxwell's right to present her defense.

This document is a letter dated March 2, 2022, from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim, on behalf of her client Ghislaine Maxwell, to Judge Alison J. Nathan. Sternheim requests a proffer from the counsel for 'Juror 50' to explain why the juror is asserting their Fifth Amendment right, especially since the juror publicly claimed to have answered all questions honestly. In a handwritten note dated March 3, 2022, Judge Nathan denied the request, stating no grounds were offered for it.

This document is a letter dated February 1, 2021, from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the case of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. Sternheim argues against the Metropolitan Detention Center's (MDC) objection to allowing Maxwell laptop access on weekends and holidays to review millions of pages of discovery documents. The letter asserts that the MDC's proposed alternative, a prison computer, is inadequate for the task and that the MDC has failed to provide a valid security or staffing reason for restricting laptop access, thereby impeding Maxwell's ability to prepare her defense.