What is document EFTA00025015?

This is an email exchange from January 21, 2021 between Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim and Bureau of Prisons officials at MDC Brooklyn. Sternheim requested expedited delivery of time-sensitive legal documents that Maxwell needed to review before a court filing deadline on January 25, 2021.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), Bobbi C. Sternheim (Maxwell's defense attorney), and Christian Everdell (copied on the email, another member of Maxwell's legal team). A BOP official's response is included but their name is redacted.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the bureaucratic obstacles Maxwell's legal team faced in communicating with their client. It shows that overnight express mail was not being delivered promptly to inmates, and that BOP policies required all mail to go through standard processing regardless of time sensitivity. The facility's COVID-19 visitor restrictions prevented hand-delivery of legal materials, potentially impacting Maxwell's ability to prepare for court proceedings.

Who is Bobbi Sternheim?

Bobbi C. Sternheim is a prominent New York criminal defense attorney who represented Ghislaine Maxwell. She has been named a New York 'Super Lawyer' for over a decade and previously defended high-profile clients including Khaled al-Fawwaz, who was convicted in the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings. She is the first female recipient of the New York Criminal Bar Association's Award for Excellence in the Profession.

What were conditions like at MDC Brooklyn during Maxwell's detention?

According to court filings, Maxwell faced harsh conditions at MDC Brooklyn including raw sewage seeping into her cell, moldy food, water deprivation, and guards shining flashlights at her throughout the night. Her attorneys described conditions as 'inhuman, cruel, and degrading' and argued they impeded her ability to prepare for trial. The facility had a history of problems including a 2019 power outage and frequent lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is document EFTA00025015?

This is an email exchange from January 21, 2021 between Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim and Bureau of Prisons officials at MDC Brooklyn. Sternheim requested expedited delivery of time-sensitive legal documents that Maxwell needed to review before a court filing deadline on January 25, 2021.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), Bobbi C. Sternheim (Maxwell's defense attorney), and Christian Everdell (copied on the email, another member of Maxwell's legal team). A BOP official's response is included but their name is redacted.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals the bureaucratic obstacles Maxwell's legal team faced in communicating with their client. It shows that overnight express mail was not being delivered promptly to inmates, and that BOP policies required all mail to go through standard processing regardless of time sensitivity. The facility's COVID-19 visitor restrictions prevented hand-delivery of legal materials, potentially impacting Maxwell's ability to prepare for court proceedings.

Who is Bobbi Sternheim?

Bobbi C. Sternheim is a prominent New York criminal defense attorney who represented Ghislaine Maxwell. She has been named a New York 'Super Lawyer' for over a decade and previously defended high-profile clients including Khaled al-Fawwaz, who was convicted in the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings. She is the first female recipient of the New York Criminal Bar Association's Award for Excellence in the Profession.

What were conditions like at MDC Brooklyn during Maxwell's detention?

According to court filings, Maxwell faced harsh conditions at MDC Brooklyn including raw sewage seeping into her cell, moldy food, water deprivation, and guards shining flashlights at her throughout the night. Her attorneys described conditions as 'inhuman, cruel, and degrading' and argued they impeded her ability to prepare for trial. The facility had a history of problems including a 2019 power outage and frequent lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

EFTA00025015 - EFTA00025017

An email exchange from January 2021 between Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney Bobbi Sternheim and Bureau of Prisons officials regarding delays in delivering time-sensitive legal documents to Maxwell at MDC Brooklyn.

This document captures attorney Bobbi Sternheim's attempt to expedite legal mail delivery to Ghislaine Maxwell ahead of a January 25, 2021 court filing deadline. The BOP official explains that all mail must follow standard processing procedures and that hand-delivery is not possible since the facility is not allowing visitors. The exchange illustrates the friction between Maxwell's legal team and detention facility bureaucracy during her pre-trial incarceration at MDC Brooklyn.

Key Highlights

•Maxwell's attorney requested expedited or hand-delivered legal mail for time-sensitive documents needed for a January 25, 2021 court filing
•BOP official denied the request, citing mandatory mail processing procedures and the facility's no-visitor policy
•The document reflects the broader challenges Maxwell's defense team faced accessing their client at MDC Brooklyn during the COVID-19 pandemic

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From: BOBBI C STERNHEIM To: Cc , Christian Everdell Subject: Re: Ghislaine Maxwell 02879-509 Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:49:54 +0000 Thank you for responding. BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ. 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. Ifyou have received this transmission in error, please notes the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you. On Jan 21, 2021, at 8:19 ANI, vrote: Good morning Bobbi: While I understand the mail you have sent is time sensitive, there are BOP policies that must be complied with. All mail must be processed in a particular manner prior to being provided to an inmate. The legal department is not involved in the processing of mail for any inmates in Institution. The institution is not allowing visitors, therefore the mail may not be hand delivered, but again, the mail must be properly processed before provided to the inmate. Unfortunately, this is not something I can assist with. BOBBI C STERNHEIM 1/20/2021 1:27 PM >» EFTA00025015

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Ms. Maxwell needs to review time-sensitive documents for filing on Monday 1/25. It appears that overnight express mail is not received next day and delivery to Ms.Maxwell is further delayed. Please let me know if we can hand-deliver legal mail for Ms. Maxwell to the MDC for direct deposit in the legal mail box. If so, can delivery to Ms. Maxwell be expedited? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Bobbi BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ. eim 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 Jan 19, 2021, at 7:48 AM, wrote: Confirmed. BOBBI C STERNHEIM Hope you enjoyed the weekend. Confirming this week's VTCs Tues- Fri. 12:30- 3:30. Thank you- Bobbi 1/18/2021 8:32 PM >» EFTA00025016

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BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ. Law Offices of Bobbi C. Stemheim This message and any attached documents contain information from the Law Offices of Bobbi C. Stemheim 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. EFTA00025017