Court Filing: 20-cr-60830-AJNT Document 1032
Summary
The document argues that Ms. Maxwell's wealth is not a reason to deny bail, but rather a reason to set strict conditions that would result in significant financial consequences if she were to flee. It also disputes the government's assertion that Ms. Maxwell is a flight risk due to her alleged expertise at hiding.
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The document argues that Ghislaine Maxwell's bail package is substantial and includes significant financial security, making her wealth a reason to set strict bail conditions rather than deny bail. It counters the government's claims that Maxwell is adept at hiding and thus a flight risk, and disputes the government's assertions about her spouse's financial situation and moral suasion.
Court Filing: 100
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.
Court Filing - Opinion and Order: 106
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.
Court Filing: 107
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.
Court Filing: 108
The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell requested a two-week extension to file pretrial motions due to the large volume of discovery and COVID-19 related quarantine constraints. The government consented, and the court granted the request, adjusting the briefing schedule accordingly.
Court Filing: 109
The defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell requests a 30-day extension to file a notice of appeal for the court's order denying her renewed motion for bail, citing good cause due to potential new bail conditions and logistical pandemic-related challenges. The government objects to the requested extension. The extension is sought to allow Maxwell to consider a third bail application and to avoid unnecessary parallel proceedings.
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