Court Order: 495
Summary
The court grants the government's motion to preclude the testimony of two expert witnesses, Dr. Ryan Hall and Bennett Gershman, in Ghislain Maxwell's trial. The court also orders the parties to propose sealing or limited redactions for certain documents. The court's decisions were made in a sealed Memorandum Opinion and Order.
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Court Filing: 691
The court grants the government's motion to exclude the testimony of Bennett Gershman, an expert witness for the defense, on the grounds that his testimony is irrelevant to the defendant's guilt and would attack the thoroughness of the investigation.
Court Filing: 692
The court addresses the government's motion to preclude the expert testimony of Dr. Ryan Hall, one of the defense's expert witnesses. The court applies the Daubert standard and Federal Rule of Evidence 702 to determine the admissibility of Dr. Hall's testimony, ultimately deciding to preclude his expert testimony.
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: 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.
Court Filing: 115
The defense requests that the court order the Bureau of Prisons to give Ghislaine Maxwell access to a laptop on weekends and holidays to review discovery. The government does not object, and the court grants the request.
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