What is document EFTA00026840?

This is an April 2021 email exchange between attorney Robert Y. Lewis of the Marsh Law Firm and federal prosecutors handling the Ghislaine Maxwell case. Lewis requests information about whether his client, a victim living in England, could receive priority seating to attend Maxwell's trial as a spectator.

Who is Robert Y. Lewis?

Robert Y. Lewis is a senior counsel at the Marsh Law Firm PLLC who specializes in representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse. A former federal prosecutor, Lewis represented several Epstein victims including Sarah Ransome during the Maxwell trial. He has a 35-year legal career and was vocal about the verdict representing justice for victims who had been 'silenced.'

What does this document reveal about the Maxwell trial?

The document shows that months before the trial began in November 2021, victim attorneys were coordinating with prosecutors about courtroom access for their clients. It demonstrates the victim-centered approach taken by the prosecution team and the desire of victims to witness Maxwell face justice in person.

Did victims attend the Ghislaine Maxwell trial?

Yes. The trial was open to the public, and during opening statements over 140 people attended. Victims like Sarah Ransome (represented by Lewis) attended as spectators. Four victims testified, with three using pseudonyms to protect their privacy and Annie Farmer choosing to use her real name.

What is document EFTA00026840?

This is an April 2021 email exchange between attorney Robert Y. Lewis of the Marsh Law Firm and federal prosecutors handling the Ghislaine Maxwell case. Lewis requests information about whether his client, a victim living in England, could receive priority seating to attend Maxwell's trial as a spectator.

Who is Robert Y. Lewis?

Robert Y. Lewis is a senior counsel at the Marsh Law Firm PLLC who specializes in representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse. A former federal prosecutor, Lewis represented several Epstein victims including Sarah Ransome during the Maxwell trial. He has a 35-year legal career and was vocal about the verdict representing justice for victims who had been 'silenced.'

What does this document reveal about the Maxwell trial?

The document shows that months before the trial began in November 2021, victim attorneys were coordinating with prosecutors about courtroom access for their clients. It demonstrates the victim-centered approach taken by the prosecution team and the desire of victims to witness Maxwell face justice in person.

Did victims attend the Ghislaine Maxwell trial?

Yes. The trial was open to the public, and during opening statements over 140 people attended. Victims like Sarah Ransome (represented by Lewis) attended as spectators. Four victims testified, with three using pseudonyms to protect their privacy and Annie Farmer choosing to use her real name.

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An April 2021 email from attorney Robert Y. Lewis of the Marsh Law Firm requesting courtroom access for a UK-based victim of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to attend Maxwell's upcoming trial as a spectator.

This is an internal government email forwarding a request from Robert Y. Lewis, a victim rights attorney at the Marsh Law Firm, to federal prosecutors handling the U.S. v. Maxwell case. The email, dated April 20, 2021, asks whether a victim client living in England could receive priority seating at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial. The attorney specifically notes the victim is not seeking government-funded travel but wants to know about spectator arrangements for victims. Lewis, who represented Epstein victim Sarah Ransome and other survivors, thanks prosecutors for their work bringing Maxwell to justice.

Key Highlights

•Robert Y. Lewis, a veteran litigator who later represented victim Sarah Ransome at the trial, requests spectator access for a UK-based client
•The email shows victims actively sought to attend the trial months before it began in November 2021
•Lewis describes Maxwell as Epstein's 'lieutenant,' reflecting the prosecution's characterization of her role
•The document reveals behind-the-scenes coordination between victim attorneys and federal prosecutors regarding trial logistics

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

The Spider: Inside the Tangled Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

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From: To: Subject: RE: U.S. v. Maxwell Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:38:30 +0000 Inline-Images: image001.png Thanks, is on it. From: Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:31 PM To: Subject: FW: U.S. v. Maxwell Team, forwarding the below, just got it. Thanks. From: Robert Y. Lewis Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:23 To: Subject: U.S. v. Maxwell Dear I represent one of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his lieutenant Ghislaine Maxwell. would like to attend the upcoming trial of Ms. Maxwell. She will be coming from England, where she lives. is not asking the government to pay for any travel expenses, but would like to know if she can be given any priority (along with other victims of course) in getting into the trial as a spectator, and if so, whether she needs to make arrangements with your office in advance. Thank you for all your hard work in bringing Ms. Maxwell to justice. Best, Robert Y. Lewis The Marsh Law Firm PLLC Cell: Direct: EFTA00026840

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