What is document EFTA00023918?

This is an email exchange from June 2021 between federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys regarding her conditions of confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn during her criminal trial.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), her lead attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim, and other defense counsel including Christian Everdell, Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca. Assistant United States Attorneys from the Southern District of New York are also involved in the email chain.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that Maxwell's defense team was actively challenging or negotiating her conditions of confinement at MDC Brooklyn during pre-trial detention. It shows routine legal correspondence about detention conditions, which became a significant issue during Maxwell's trial as she and her attorneys repeatedly complained about harsh treatment at the facility.

Why were Maxwell's detention conditions being discussed?

Throughout Maxwell's pre-trial detention and trial, her legal team raised numerous concerns about her conditions at MDC Brooklyn, including claims of inadequate food, sleep deprivation due to flashlight checks, and harsh treatment. These detention condition letters were part of ongoing legal efforts to address these concerns with prosecutors and the court.

What is document EFTA00023918?

This is an email exchange from June 2021 between federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys regarding her conditions of confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn during her criminal trial.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), her lead attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim, and other defense counsel including Christian Everdell, Laura Menninger, and Jeffrey Pagliuca. Assistant United States Attorneys from the Southern District of New York are also involved in the email chain.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that Maxwell's defense team was actively challenging or negotiating her conditions of confinement at MDC Brooklyn during pre-trial detention. It shows routine legal correspondence about detention conditions, which became a significant issue during Maxwell's trial as she and her attorneys repeatedly complained about harsh treatment at the facility.

Why were Maxwell's detention conditions being discussed?

Throughout Maxwell's pre-trial detention and trial, her legal team raised numerous concerns about her conditions at MDC Brooklyn, including claims of inadequate food, sleep deprivation due to flashlight checks, and harsh treatment. These detention condition letters were part of ongoing legal efforts to address these concerns with prosecutors and the court.

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This is an email exchange between federal prosecutors and Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team regarding her conditions of confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn during her criminal trial in June 2021.

The document consists of forwarded emails dated June 15-16, 2021, between Assistant United States Attorneys and Maxwell's lead attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim. The defense team filed a reply letter concerning Maxwell's detention conditions at MDC, and prosecutors requested a call to discuss the matter. The correspondence reveals ongoing legal negotiations about Maxwell's confinement during pre-trial detention in the high-profile sex trafficking case.

Key Highlights

•Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim filed a reply addressing concerns about Ghislaine Maxwell's conditions at MDC Brooklyn
•Federal prosecutors requested a call with defense counsel to discuss Maxwell's detention conditions
•The email references Maxwell's legal team which included attorneys from Cohen & Gresser and Haddon, Morgan and Foreman law firms
•Document shows the COVID-19 pandemic context, with Sternheim's office closed and operating remotely as of June 2021

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From: " Subject: FW: US v. Maxwell, 52 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 03:44:27 +0000 Attachments: Maxwell_Reply_to_6-7-21_Conditions_Ltr.pdf Please see the attached letter from Maxwell's counsel. Do you have time this week for a call to discuss, please? Thanks, Assistant United States Attorney Southern District of New York 1 St. Andrew's Plaza From: BOBBI C STERNHEIM <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:49 PM To: Cc: Christian Everdell <[email protected]>; Laura Menninger <[email protected]>; Jeff Pagliuca <[email protected]> Subject: US v. Maxwell, 52 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) Good evening- Attached is a courtesy copy of today's ECF fling. Regards, Bobbi BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ. Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim 33 West 19th Street - 4th Floor New York, NY 10011 Main: 212-243-1100 Cell: 917-912-9698 Fax: 888-587-4737 [email protected] • •Covid-19 Notice: The West 19th Street office is currently closed but we continue to work remotely. EFTA00023918

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Please use email or fax, instead of regular mail, for all correspondence during this time. We continue to work regular business hours throughout this situation. Thank you for your consideration. Our best wishes for your good health and well being. 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 notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you. On Jun 7, 2021, at 9:42 PM, wrote: Good evening, Attached please find the Government's letter updating the Court about the defendant's conditions of confinement at the MDC. The Government is still waiting to hear from defense counsel whether they are seeking redactions. Accordingly, the Government is submitting the letter by email to the Court temporarily under seal to give the defense an opportunity to propose and justify any redactions it deems necessary. We will file the letter on the docket at the Court's direction. Respectfully submitted, Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York <2021-06-07 GM letter update re MDC conditions final.pdf> EFTA00023919