EFTA00027293
Document EFTA00027293 is a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice to the United Kingdom Central Authority, requesting expedited assistance in the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell.
This letter, dated August 4, 2021, was sent by the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Office of International Affairs, to Deborah Hand at the United Kingdom Central Authority, Home Office. It concerns the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell for her role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein. The U.S. authorities are seeking specific evidence from the UK, including school records, a birth certificate, and border/passport records related to a victim/witness, for the trial scheduled in November 2021.
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- •The document is a formal request for legal assistance from the U.S. to the UK.
- •Ghislaine Maxwell is being prosecuted for her involvement in Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes.
- •The U.S. government is seeking specific documents from the UK to use as evidence in the Maxwell trial.
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U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of International Affairs United States Embassy, London August 4, 2021 Via Email Ms. Deborah Hand United Kingdom Central Authority Home Office London, United Kingdom Re: Request for Expedited Assistance in the Matter of the Prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell; DOJ No. CRM-182-73090 Dear Ms. Hand: Enclosed please find a request for urgent assistance concerning the above-referenced matter. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are prosecuting Ghislaine Maxwell in connection with her role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein from at least in or about 1994, up to and including at least in or about 2004. The U.S. authorities seek the following evidence from the UK with regard to a victim/witness: school records; a birth certificate; and border and/or passport records reflecting entry and exit from the UK. Expedited assistance is sought in this matter as it is scheduled for trial in November 2021. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me at or Legal Advisor/International Affairs Coordinator at Enclosure By: Sincerely, U.S. Department of Justice Attaché SBU -LAW ENFORCEMENT EFTA00027293
Entities Mentioned
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Deborah Hand
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Ghislaine Maxwell
PERSON • 3 mentions
British socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein
PERSON • 3 mentions
American sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
Criminal Division
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Department of Justice
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Home Office
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United Kingdom government ministerial department
Office of International Affairs
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the Federal Bureau of
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United Kingdom Central Authority
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