Letter to the Court: doj-ogr-00010726
Summary
Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim informs Judge Alison J. Nathan that Ghislaine Maxwell was placed on suicide watch at the MDC without justification, preventing her from preparing for sentencing. Maxwell was later evaluated and found not to be suicidal. The defense may seek an adjournment if Maxwell's conditions are not improved.
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Court Filing - Letter to Judge: 2201
Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim requests that Judge Alison J. Nathan order the U.S. Marshal to allow Ghislaine Maxwell access to her legal papers while in the cellblock. The judge denies the request after conferring with the District Executive and the U.S. Marshal, citing a generally applicable policy prohibiting inmates from possessing materials in the Courthouse cellblocks.
Court Filing - Letter to Judge: 256
Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim writes to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's detention conditions, specifically the alleged sleep deprivation caused by MDC's 15-minute flashlight surveillance. The letter requests the Court to direct the MDC to cease this practice or justify its necessity. The letter also reports a recent incident where Maxwell was confronted by MDC staff about a bruise on her face, allegedly resulting from her attempts to shield her eyes from the flashlight.
Letter to the Judge: 258
The letter from Bobbi C. Sternheim to Judge Alison J. Nathan disputes the MDC's allegations of misconduct by Maxwell's counsel during a legal visit, and highlights the MDC's alleged confiscation and reading of Maxwell's confidential legal materials, requesting the Court to direct the MDC to provide a copy of the video recording.
Court Filing - Letter to Judge: 319
Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim writes to Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding the Metropolitan Detention Center's (MDC) interference with Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney-client communication, specifically the change from WebEx to Zoom for VTCs and concerns about confidentiality. The letter requests the Court to direct MDC Legal to show cause for their actions and provide a sworn statement regarding potential interference or recording of VTCs.
Court Filing - Letter to Judge: 352
Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim writes to Judge Alison J. Nathan, criticizing the government's response to delayed delivery of Ghislaine Maxwell's legal mail and arguing that the situation is untenable and violates Maxwell's constitutional rights. Sternheim requests the court to reconsider Maxwell's detention.
Letter to the Court: 464
Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim writes to Judge Alison J. Nathan to report that Ghislaine Maxwell received government disclosures nine days after they were sent, and requests that the government use expedited delivery for future disclosures.
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