Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), David Oscar Markus (one of Maxwell's attorneys), and Bobbi C. Stemheim. The prosecutor names are redacted but the email shows internal DOJ staff congratulating each other on the successful appeal.

What does this document reveal?

The document provides insight into the internal reaction of federal prosecutors to their legal victory. It shows that the prosecution team was actively celebrating the bail denial, with one prosecutor praising a colleague for doing a 'really kickass job' with the appeal. It also confirms this was Maxwell's fourth failed attempt to secure release before trial.

Why was Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail?

Maxwell was denied bail because prosecutors successfully argued she was a significant flight risk. Her defense had proposed $28.5 million bail with 24-hour armed guards, but the court agreed with the government that no conditions could adequately ensure she would not flee. Maxwell held three passports and had significant international connections and resources.

What were the conditions of Maxwell's detention?

According to her defense attorneys, Maxwell was held in conditions equivalent to solitary confinement at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, with her sleep disrupted every 15 minutes by guards shining lights into her cell. The prosecution countered that she had more computer access to review evidence than any other inmate at the facility.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), David Oscar Markus (one of Maxwell's attorneys), and Bobbi C. Stemheim. The prosecutor names are redacted but the email shows internal DOJ staff congratulating each other on the successful appeal.

What does this document reveal?

The document provides insight into the internal reaction of federal prosecutors to their legal victory. It shows that the prosecution team was actively celebrating the bail denial, with one prosecutor praising a colleague for doing a 'really kickass job' with the appeal. It also confirms this was Maxwell's fourth failed attempt to secure release before trial.

Why was Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail?

Maxwell was denied bail because prosecutors successfully argued she was a significant flight risk. Her defense had proposed $28.5 million bail with 24-hour armed guards, but the court agreed with the government that no conditions could adequately ensure she would not flee. Maxwell held three passports and had significant international connections and resources.

What were the conditions of Maxwell's detention?

According to her defense attorneys, Maxwell was held in conditions equivalent to solitary confinement at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, with her sleep disrupted every 15 minutes by guards shining lights into her cell. The prosecution countered that she had more computer access to review evidence than any other inmate at the facility.

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Internal DOJ email celebrating the Second Circuit Court of Appeals denying Ghislaine Maxwell's fourth bid for bail on April 27, 2021, ahead of her sex trafficking trial.

This is an internal email chain from the U.S. Attorney's Office (Southern District of New York) forwarding the official court notification that the Second Circuit denied Maxwell's motion for bail. The email shows prosecutors congratulating a colleague who 'did a really kickass job with this appeal.' This was Maxwell's fourth failed attempt to be released on bail before her July 2021 trial, with her defense arguing she was being held in harsh conditions equivalent to solitary confinement, while prosecutors successfully argued she posed too great a flight risk.

Key Highlights

•The Second Circuit's three-judge panel (PNL, RJL, RJS) denied Maxwell's bail motion in a single-page order
•Prosecutors internally celebrated the ruling, praising the attorney who handled the appeal
•Maxwell's attorney David Oscar Markus was served notice of the ruling
•This was the fourth time Maxwell was denied bail ahead of her sex trafficking trial

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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From: (USANYS)" To: (USANYS)" Cc: " (USANYS)" cti Subject: FW: 21-58 United States of America v. Maxwell "Motion Order FILED denying for bail" Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:00:40 +0000 Attachments: Maxwell_ Bail _Order.pdf Great result. From: c > Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 1:59 PM To: (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) Subject: FW: 21-58 United States of America v. Maxwell "Motion Order FILED denying for bail" (USANYS)< :, See below. Congratulations to who did a really kickass job with this appeal. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 1:57 PM To: Subject: 21-58 United States of America v. Maxwell "Motion Order FILED denying for bail" ***NOTE TO PUBLIC ACCESS USERS*** Judicial Conference of the United States policy permits attorneys of record and parties in a case (including pro se litigants) to receive one free electronic copy of all documents filed electronically, if receipt is required by law or directed by the filer. PACER access fees apply to all other users. To avoid later charges, download a copy of each document during this first viewing. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit Notice of Docket Activity The following transaction was filed on 04/27/2021 Case Name: United States of America v. Maxwell Case Number: 21-58 Document(s): Document(s) Docket Text: MOTION ORDER, denying motion for bail [39] filed by Appellant Ghislaine Maxwell, by PNL, RJL, RJS, FILED. [3087715][86] [21-58, 21-770] Notice will be electronically mailed to: Ms. David Oscar Markus. - EFTA00023009

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, Assistant U.S. Attorney: ,Assistant U.S. \ to' ne sistant U.S. Attorne : Ms. Bobbi C. Stemheim, Notice will be stored in the notice cart for: Quality Control 1 The following document(s) are associated with this transaction: Document Description: Motion Order FILED Original Filename: 21-58.pdf Electronic Document Stamp: [STAMP acecfStampil: 1161632333 [Date-04/27/2021] [FileNumber=3087715-0] [c4dae9d83e3602096564248f5bfcc0e89b9f8c55fe4ec1014f3c2dbla909f4f7c8b360f2544b2115306751b7aa82b9 4f70f4198d95fcdcb8ef868b204742b03e]] EFTA00023010