What is document EFTA00025195?

This is an internal email between federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York forwarding notice of Ghislaine Maxwell's third bail application, filed on February 23, 2021. Defense attorney Bobbi Sternheim sent a courtesy copy of the ECF filing to the prosecution, which was then forwarded internally with the comment 'Apparently they think third time's the charm.'

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), Bobbi C. Sternheim (lead defense attorney), Laura Menninger and Jeffrey Pagliuca (defense attorneys from Colorado), and Christian Everdell (defense team member). Multiple unnamed prosecutors from USANYS are copied on the email chain.

What does this document reveal?

The document provides insight into the prosecution's attitude toward Maxwell's repeated bail attempts. The sarcastic comment 'third time's the charm' suggests prosecutors were confident the application would be denied, as it ultimately was. It also shows the routine communication between defense and prosecution teams in high-profile federal cases.

Was Ghislaine Maxwell's third bail application successful?

No. Judge Alison Nathan denied Maxwell's third bail application, as she had denied the previous two. Maxwell remained incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn until her trial and subsequent conviction in December 2021.

What new conditions did Maxwell offer in her third bail application?

Maxwell offered to renounce her British and French citizenship to eliminate any opportunity to seek refuge in those countries, and proposed placing a portion of her and her husband's assets in an account monitored by a retired federal judge and former federal prosecutor.

What is document EFTA00025195?

This is an internal email between federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York forwarding notice of Ghislaine Maxwell's third bail application, filed on February 23, 2021. Defense attorney Bobbi Sternheim sent a courtesy copy of the ECF filing to the prosecution, which was then forwarded internally with the comment 'Apparently they think third time's the charm.'

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell (the defendant), Bobbi C. Sternheim (lead defense attorney), Laura Menninger and Jeffrey Pagliuca (defense attorneys from Colorado), and Christian Everdell (defense team member). Multiple unnamed prosecutors from USANYS are copied on the email chain.

What does this document reveal?

The document provides insight into the prosecution's attitude toward Maxwell's repeated bail attempts. The sarcastic comment 'third time's the charm' suggests prosecutors were confident the application would be denied, as it ultimately was. It also shows the routine communication between defense and prosecution teams in high-profile federal cases.

Was Ghislaine Maxwell's third bail application successful?

No. Judge Alison Nathan denied Maxwell's third bail application, as she had denied the previous two. Maxwell remained incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn until her trial and subsequent conviction in December 2021.

What new conditions did Maxwell offer in her third bail application?

Maxwell offered to renounce her British and French citizenship to eliminate any opportunity to seek refuge in those countries, and proposed placing a portion of her and her husband's assets in an account monitored by a retired federal judge and former federal prosecutor.

EFTA00025195

An internal prosecution email forwarding Ghislaine Maxwell's third bail application filed on February 23, 2021, with a prosecutor commenting 'Apparently they think third time's the charm.'

This is an internal email chain between federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York (USANYS) regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal case (20 Cr. 330). Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim notified the prosecution of a new ECF filing—Maxwell's third bail application. A prosecutor forwarded the email with the sardonic remark 'Apparently they think third time's the charm,' revealing the prosecution's skepticism about Maxwell's repeated bail attempts. The attached bail application offered new conditions including Maxwell's renunciation of her British and French citizenship.

Key Highlights

•Ghislaine Maxwell's third bail application was filed February 23, 2021, after two previous denials
•Prosecutor's comment 'third time's the charm' shows prosecution expected denial
•Defense team included Bobbi Sternheim, Laura Menninger, Jeffrey Pagliuca, and Christian Everdell
•Maxwell offered to renounce UK and French citizenship to address flight risk concerns

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From: ' (USANYS)" To: " (USANYS)" Cc: (USANYS)" Subject: FW: U.S. v. Maxwell 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:06:44 +0000 Attachments: MAXWELL_BAIL_APPLICATION_with_EXHIBIT_2-23-17.pdf FYI. Apparently they think third time's the charm. From: Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:54 PM To: (USANYS) Cc: Subject: FW: U.S. v. Maxwell 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) <la FYI From: BOBBI C STERNHEIM Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:44 PM To: `c ) <->; (USANYS) Cc: Christian Everdell (USANYS) (USANYS) < Subject: U.S. v. Maxwell 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) ; Laura Menninger < >; Jeff Pagliuca Good afternoon- Attached is a courtesy copy of today's ECF filing. Bobbi BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ. Law Offices of Robbi C. Stcrnheim 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. EFTA00025195