The defense attorney argues that Ghislaine Maxwell should be released from pretrial detention as she...
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The defense attorney argues that Ghislaine Maxwell should be released from pretrial detention as she is not a flight risk, has been detained for an extended period, and faces challenging conditions that impede her ability to prepare for trial. The letter highlights new evidence that undermines the government's case and compares Maxwell's treatment unfavorably to other defendants like Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby.
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Court Filing - Letter to Judge: 429
The defense attorney argues that Ghislaine Maxwell should be released from pretrial detention as she is not a flight risk, has been detained for an extended period, and faces challenging conditions that impede her ability to prepare for trial. The letter highlights new evidence that undermines the government's case and compares Maxwell's treatment unfavorably to other defendants like Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby.
court filing: 20-6000800
The document compares the media coverage of Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest to that of other high-profile defendants, showing she received significantly more attention. A graph illustrates the disparity in media coverage over a 90-day period. The data was sourced from LexisNexis Newsdesk.
The government opposes Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed bail motion, arguing that she remains a flight ri...
The government opposes Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed bail motion, arguing that she remains a flight risk due to the seriousness of the charges, strong evidence against her, and her financial resources and foreign ties. The court had previously denied bail after a thorough hearing, and the government contends that Maxwell's new bail package does not alter the court's prior finding.
This reply memorandum supports Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed motion for bail, arguing that the governm...
This reply memorandum supports Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed motion for bail, arguing that the government's case relies heavily on the testimony of three witnesses without significant contemporaneous documentary evidence. Maxwell's defense presents a substantial bail package, including a bond secured by her and her spouse's assets and additional sureties, arguing that these conditions reasonably assure her appearance in court.
The court denies Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed motion for bail, concluding that she poses a risk of fl...
The court denies Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed motion for bail, concluding that she poses a risk of flight and that no combination of conditions can ensure her appearance. The decision is based on the serious charges against her, the strength of the government's evidence, and her substantial resources and foreign ties. The court had previously denied bail on July 14, 2020, and Maxwell did not appeal that decision.
The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell requests a two-week extension to file pretrial motions and mo...
The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell requests a two-week extension to file pretrial motions and modify the briefing schedule due to COVID-19 restrictions and the large volume of discovery. The government consents to the requested extension. The proposed new deadlines are January 25, 2021, for the defendant's motions, February 26, 2021, for the government's response, and March 5, 2021, for the defendant's reply.
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