This is a legal correspondence email from Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney, Bobbi C. Sternheim, addressing complaints about Maxwell's pretrial confinement conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC/BOP).
The document is an email from attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim to an unknown recipient regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's detention conditions (ID: 02879-509). Sternheim argues that Maxwell is a compliant detainee facing 'unique, restrictive, and invasive' confinement conditions due to inconsistent rules and 'erratic enforcement' by rotating guards. The email, sent on June 16, 2021, includes a standard confidentiality notice and references ongoing concerns about VTC (video teleconference) units in the facility.
From: ' „ti To: ' " ' " Subject: FW: Ghislaine Maxwell 02879-509 Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:48:06 +0000 From: BOBBI C STERNHEIM Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:47 PM To: Cc: Subject: Ghislaine Maxwell 02879-509 C Good afternoon- Despite being subjected to the most unique, restrictive, and invasive conditions of pretrial confinement, Ms. Maxwell has and continues to be a compliant detainee. She obeys all orders and commands - often muffled by masks, uttered behind prison doors, and/or combined with the din of background noise - as soon as they are audibly discernible. Erratic enforcement of inconsistent rules and regulations imposed by revolving teams of guards who exert varying degrees of officiousness and contempt toward Ms. Maxwell is the fault of the MDC/BOP, not Ms. Maxwell. Regards, Bobbi BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ. Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim New York, NY 10011 Main: Cell: Fax: • •Covid-19 Notice: The office is currently closed but we continue to work remotely. Please use email or fax, instead of regular mail, for all correspondence during this time. We continue to work regular business hours throughout this situation. Thank you for your consideration. Our best wishes for your good health and well being. Christian Everdell 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. EFTA00032729
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 Jun 16, 2021, at 11:25 AM, ‹ > wrote: Hi Bobbi- I apologize for the delay in response. I have been out of office sick. We are looking into the concerns you have brought to our attention regarding the VTC units. All of the VTC units throughout the institution are now being stored in this manner as it is a protective barrier for the equipment. With that said, we will be doing test runs to investigate concerns you have mentioned. Furthermore, Ms. Maxwell must oblige by the orders of the Officers. We offer Ms. Maxwell medical care on a daily basis, which she has declined. Additionally, can you please provide me with a photo of the ear buds you are requesting to bring into the institution? Best, BOBBI C STERNHEIM c > 6/16/2021 10:23 AM >>> Good morning- As reported yesterday, the modifications made in the VTC room are negatively impacting attorney-client communication. The video is blurry; the audio includes distorting noises. I am requesting that these problems be remedied immediately. Also, I am bringing to your attention the inappropriate behavior of the guards presently on Ms. Maxwell's detail: threatening discipline if Ms. Maxwell is "off camera" while leaning against a wall to soothe her aching back; barking orders regarding the noise emanating from the washing machine and the pace of her gait when walking; laughing amongst themselves as if any of this is funny. The manner in which some of the guards responded to me on Sunday gives me reason to be concerned about how they treat Ms. Maxwell when out of public view. The courtesy of a response is requested. Thank you- Bobbi BOBBI C. STERNHEIM, ESQ. Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim EFTA00032730
New York, NY 10011 Main: Cell: Fax: **Covid-19 Notice: The office is currently closed but we continue to work remotely. Please use email or fax, instead of regular mail, for all correspondence during this time. We continue to work regular business hours throughout this situation. Thank you for your consideration. Our best wishes for your good health and well being. 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. EFTA00032731