What is document EFTA00024907?

This is an internal email chain from November 20-21, 2021, between prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York discussing a pre-trial filing in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case. It shows defense attorney Christian Everdell submitting Maxwell's response to the government's letter about authenticating birth certificates of the alleged minor victims.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), Christian Everdell of Cohen & Gresser (defense attorney), Jeffrey Pagliuca and Laura Menninger of Haddon Morgan & Foreman (co-counsel for Maxwell), and Judge Alison J. Nathan who presided over the trial. Several prosecutor names are redacted.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals a behind-the-scenes look at pre-trial legal maneuvering just days before Maxwell's trial began. The prosecution sought to establish the birth certificates of minor victims as self-authenticating evidence, and the defense ultimately conceded this point. The informal 'Nice work!' comment shows the internal tone among prosecutors when achieving favorable rulings.

Why were birth certificates important in the Maxwell trial?

Birth certificates were needed to prove the ages of the four alleged minor victims at the time of the alleged crimes. Establishing that the victims were under 18 was essential to the sex trafficking and related charges. The government's position on self-authentication would streamline proving this element at trial without requiring additional witnesses or evidence.

What happened at the Maxwell trial?

Ghislaine Maxwell's trial began on November 29, 2021, before Judge Alison J. Nathan. On December 29, 2021, after nearly 40 hours of deliberation, the jury convicted Maxwell on five of six counts, including sex trafficking of a minor. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

What is document EFTA00024907?

This is an internal email chain from November 20-21, 2021, between prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York discussing a pre-trial filing in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case. It shows defense attorney Christian Everdell submitting Maxwell's response to the government's letter about authenticating birth certificates of the alleged minor victims.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), Christian Everdell of Cohen & Gresser (defense attorney), Jeffrey Pagliuca and Laura Menninger of Haddon Morgan & Foreman (co-counsel for Maxwell), and Judge Alison J. Nathan who presided over the trial. Several prosecutor names are redacted.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals a behind-the-scenes look at pre-trial legal maneuvering just days before Maxwell's trial began. The prosecution sought to establish the birth certificates of minor victims as self-authenticating evidence, and the defense ultimately conceded this point. The informal 'Nice work!' comment shows the internal tone among prosecutors when achieving favorable rulings.

Why were birth certificates important in the Maxwell trial?

Birth certificates were needed to prove the ages of the four alleged minor victims at the time of the alleged crimes. Establishing that the victims were under 18 was essential to the sex trafficking and related charges. The government's position on self-authentication would streamline proving this element at trial without requiring additional witnesses or evidence.

What happened at the Maxwell trial?

Ghislaine Maxwell's trial began on November 29, 2021, before Judge Alison J. Nathan. On December 29, 2021, after nearly 40 hours of deliberation, the jury convicted Maxwell on five of six counts, including sex trafficking of a minor. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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An internal DOJ email chain from November 2021 showing prosecutors discussing the Maxwell defense team's concession on birth certificate authentication for alleged minor victims.

This is an internal government email exchange from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (USANYS) regarding a pre-trial dispute in the Ghislaine Maxwell case. Defense attorney Christian Everdell of Cohen & Gresser submitted a response conceding to the government's position on authenticating birth certificates of the alleged minor victims. The email shows prosecutors celebrating this procedural victory with 'Nice work!' just days before the trial began on November 29, 2021.

Key Highlights

•Defense team conceded on birth certificate authentication issue just before trial
•Christian Everdell submitted the response on behalf of Maxwell's defense team
•Document filed under temporary seal pending government review for redactions
•Email reveals internal prosecutorial communications praising the legal win

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From: (USANYS)" To: (USANYS)" Cc: ' i " (USANYS)" Subject: RE: U.S. v. Ghislaine Maxwell, S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) -- Response to Government's Letter re: Birth Certificates Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:29:43 +0000 Inline-Images: image001.gif; image002.jpg Nice work! From: Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2021 9:40 PM To: (USANYS) >; (USANYS) Cc: (USANYS) c- > Subject: FW: U.S. v. Ghislaine Maxwell, S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) -- Response to Government's Letter re: Birth Certificates Attached is the defense response on birth certificates. They have conceded. From: Christian Everdell <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2021 9:31 PM To: Nathan NYSD Chambers Cc: Jeff Pagliuca cipagliucaPhmflaw.com>, Laura Menninger <Imenninger hmflaw.com>; [email protected]• 1S; •t E>; (USANYS) ca • Subject: [EXTERNAL] U.S. v. Ghislaine Maxwell, S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) -- Response to Government's Letter re: Birth Certificates Dear Chambers — Attached please find Ms. Maxwell's response to the government's letter, dated November 11, 2021, regarding the self- authentication of birth certificates of the alleged Minor Victims. Pursuant to our established protocol, we are submitting the letter to the Court under temporary seal to allow the government to propose any redactions it deems necessary. Respectfully submitted, Christian R Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP 800 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 +1 212 707 7268 ceverdellOcohengressercom I view bio envwcohengressercom New York I Paris I Washington DC I London EFTA00024907

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