What is document EFTA00024248?

This is an October 28, 2021 email from an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York to victims' lawyers Brad Edwards and Brittany Henderson. The email transmits sealed court filings related to a Federal Rule of Evidence 412 motion filed by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team, including the defense memorandum and exhibits.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Brad Edwards and Brittany Henderson, the attorneys from Edwards Henderson law firm who represented many of Jeffrey Epstein's victims and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for survivors. Prince Andrew is listed in the entity metadata, though the document text doesn't explicitly mention him. The sender is an unnamed AUSA from SDNY.

What is a Rule 412 motion?

Federal Rule of Evidence 412, known as the 'rape shield' law, limits evidence about an alleged victim's sexual history or predisposition in sex offense cases. In the Maxwell trial, the defense filed this motion under seal, likely seeking to introduce or exclude certain evidence related to the accusers' backgrounds. Such motions are typically filed under seal to protect victim privacy.

What does this document reveal about the Maxwell trial preparation?

The document reveals that victims' attorneys Edwards and Henderson were receiving sealed court filings and maintaining close coordination with federal prosecutors in the weeks before Maxwell's trial began on November 29, 2021. It shows the legal maneuvering happening behind closed doors regarding sensitive evidence that would or wouldn't be presented at trial.

What is document EFTA00024248?

This is an October 28, 2021 email from an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York to victims' lawyers Brad Edwards and Brittany Henderson. The email transmits sealed court filings related to a Federal Rule of Evidence 412 motion filed by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team, including the defense memorandum and exhibits.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Brad Edwards and Brittany Henderson, the attorneys from Edwards Henderson law firm who represented many of Jeffrey Epstein's victims and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for survivors. Prince Andrew is listed in the entity metadata, though the document text doesn't explicitly mention him. The sender is an unnamed AUSA from SDNY.

What is a Rule 412 motion?

Federal Rule of Evidence 412, known as the 'rape shield' law, limits evidence about an alleged victim's sexual history or predisposition in sex offense cases. In the Maxwell trial, the defense filed this motion under seal, likely seeking to introduce or exclude certain evidence related to the accusers' backgrounds. Such motions are typically filed under seal to protect victim privacy.

What does this document reveal about the Maxwell trial preparation?

The document reveals that victims' attorneys Edwards and Henderson were receiving sealed court filings and maintaining close coordination with federal prosecutors in the weeks before Maxwell's trial began on November 29, 2021. It shows the legal maneuvering happening behind closed doors regarding sensitive evidence that would or wouldn't be presented at trial.

EFTA00024248

An email from an Assistant United States Attorney to victims' lawyers Bradley Edwards and Brittany Henderson regarding a sealed Rule 412 motion filed by the defense in what appears to be the Ghislaine Maxwell criminal trial.

This October 28, 2021 email from the U.S. Attorney's Office (Southern District of New York) transmits sealed court filings to Brad Edwards and Brittany Henderson, prominent attorneys who represented Jeffrey Epstein's victims. The email discusses a Federal Rule of Evidence 412 motion (the 'rape shield' law that limits evidence about alleged victims' sexual history) filed under seal by Maxwell's defense team. The email mentions a November 5, 2021 in camera hearing and a November 1, 2021 pretrial conference, placing this squarely in the lead-up to the Ghislaine Maxwell trial which began on November 29, 2021.

Key Highlights

•Sealed defense motion under Federal Rule of Evidence 412 (rape shield law) in the Maxwell case
•Brad Edwards and Brittany Henderson - the attorneys who recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for over 200 Epstein survivors - were receiving sealed court filings
•The document shows coordination between federal prosecutors and victims' attorneys during the Maxwell trial preparation
•In camera hearing scheduled for November 5, 2021, suggesting sensitive evidence discussions

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From: ' IM :' To: Brad Edwards <[email protected]>, Brittany Henderson <brittany®eplIc.com> Cc: "a Subject: Rule 412 Motion Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:35:58 +0000 Attachments: Del_412_Mot.for Edwards_Redacted.pdf; Ex._B.pdf; Ex._C.pdf; 2021.10.28_order re_November 1_Conference.pdf Brad, Brittany, Attached please find a redacted version of the defense's memorandum of law in support of her Federal Rule of Evidence 412 motion and related exhibits. As we mentioned earlier, this was filed under seal by the defense. Any response is due on November 1, 2021. Likewise, any and all responses will also be filed under seal and will not be docketed. The Court also ordered that any in camera hearing is tentatively scheduled for November 5, 2021. We are happy to discuss further tomorrow. I'm also attaching the Court's Order about the November 1 in-person pretrial conference. Thanks, M Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York One St. Andrew's Plaza New York, New York 10007 EFTA00024248