What is document EFTA00019115?

This is an email chain from November 5, 2020, between Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim and Bureau of Prisons officials regarding Maxwell's detention conditions at MDC Brooklyn. The attorney requests that Maxwell be moved from her exterior cell to an interior cell due to moisture and temperature problems.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), Bobbi C. Sternheim (Maxwell's defense attorney from the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim in New York), and Nicole McFarland (a BOP official). An unidentified Bureau of Prisons executive assistant is also copied on the correspondence.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the specific, day-to-day advocacy Maxwell's legal team conducted regarding her jail conditions. It shows that while some requests (mug, snacks) were granted through intervention, disputes continued about cell conditions—moisture damaging legal documents and temperature checks being conducted improperly. This aligns with the broader public complaints Maxwell's team made in court filings about her 'uniquely onerous' detention conditions.

What were Maxwell's detention conditions at MDC Brooklyn?

According to court filings and news reports, Maxwell was held in what her attorneys called 'de facto solitary confinement' with 24-hour camera surveillance, guards waking her every 15 minutes with flashlights to check if she was breathing, and cell conditions including moisture problems, mold, and cold temperatures from exterior walls. Her attorney Sternheim compared the conditions to those of fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter.

Why was Maxwell monitored so closely in jail?

The intensive monitoring came after Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a different New York federal jail in August 2019. Prison officials were determined to prevent Maxwell from harming herself, though her attorneys argued the measures were excessive and impeded her ability to prepare for trial.

What is document EFTA00019115?

This is an email chain from November 5, 2020, between Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim and Bureau of Prisons officials regarding Maxwell's detention conditions at MDC Brooklyn. The attorney requests that Maxwell be moved from her exterior cell to an interior cell due to moisture and temperature problems.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), Bobbi C. Sternheim (Maxwell's defense attorney from the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim in New York), and Nicole McFarland (a BOP official). An unidentified Bureau of Prisons executive assistant is also copied on the correspondence.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the specific, day-to-day advocacy Maxwell's legal team conducted regarding her jail conditions. It shows that while some requests (mug, snacks) were granted through intervention, disputes continued about cell conditions—moisture damaging legal documents and temperature checks being conducted improperly. This aligns with the broader public complaints Maxwell's team made in court filings about her 'uniquely onerous' detention conditions.

What were Maxwell's detention conditions at MDC Brooklyn?

According to court filings and news reports, Maxwell was held in what her attorneys called 'de facto solitary confinement' with 24-hour camera surveillance, guards waking her every 15 minutes with flashlights to check if she was breathing, and cell conditions including moisture problems, mold, and cold temperatures from exterior walls. Her attorney Sternheim compared the conditions to those of fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter.

Why was Maxwell monitored so closely in jail?

The intensive monitoring came after Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a different New York federal jail in August 2019. Prison officials were determined to prevent Maxwell from harming herself, though her attorneys argued the measures were excessive and impeded her ability to prepare for trial.

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An email chain from November 5, 2020, where Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim requests that Maxwell be moved to an interior cell at MDC Brooklyn due to moisture damage, cold air seeping through walls, and concerns about degrading legal paperwork.

This is a legal correspondence document showing attorney Bobbi Sternheim's ongoing advocacy for improved detention conditions for Ghislaine Maxwell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The email reveals that while some small concessions had been made (a mug for water and commissary snacks), Maxwell's cell had moisture problems that were damaging envelopes and legal paperwork, and her attorney disputed the facility's claims about temperature checks, noting they were conducted outside rather than inside the cell. This document is part of a broader series of complaints that became publicly known when Maxwell's lawyers filed court documents describing her conditions as comparable to 'Hannibal Lecter's' cell.

Key Highlights

•Attorney Sternheim secured minor improvements—Maxwell was permitted a mug for water and commissary snacks in her isolation cell
•Moisture in Maxwell's cell was reportedly degrading legal envelopes and paperwork needed for her defense
•Temperature checks were allegedly conducted outside Maxwell's cell rather than inside, calling facility claims into question
•Sternheim requested Maxwell be moved to an interior cell to protect against 'impending cold temperatures and the detrimental effect of wind, rain and snow'

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

The Spider: Inside the Tangled Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

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From: To: Subject: RE: FW: Ghislaine Maxwell (02879-509) Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:31:15 +0000 lust tried you but got no answer. I'm at my desk when you have a minut Thanks, Sent: urs ay, ovem er , 012:28 PM To: Subject: Re: FW: Ghislaine Maxwell (02879-509) yes, lam at Brooklyn today. Available until 2:30. >>>'1 " < Hi Nicole, Do you have time today or tomorrow for a call to discuss? Thanks, > 11/5/2020 12:27 PM >>> From: BOBBI C STERNHEIM <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:58 AM To: Cc: BRO/Exec Assistant- <BRO/[email protected]> Nicole McFarland Subject: Ghislaine Maxwell (02879-509) Good morning- As a result of my email to you on Sunday and your intervention with the MDC, Ms. Maxwell is permitted use of a mug for water and possession of commissary snacks in her isolation cell. However, the information provided to you regarding moisture and temperature conflicts with our information. I am told that moisture in her cell has degraded envelopes and paperwork and the temperature check was conducted outside her cell. I request that Ms. Maxwell be moved to an interior cell. This relocation would eliminate exposure to moisture and cold air seeping through exterior concrete walls. Further, it would assist in safeguarding Ms. Maxwell from impending cold temperatures and the detrimental effect of wind, rain and snow. Your continued assistance is needed and greatly appreciated. Thank you- Bobbi BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ. Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim 33 West 19th Street - 4th Floor New York, NY 10011 EFTA00019115

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Main: 212-243-1100 Cell: 917-912-9698 Fax: 888-587-4737 [email protected] This message and any attached documents contain information from the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notes the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you. EFTA00019116