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Document 2201

AI Analysis

Summary: Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim requests that Judge Alison J. Nathan order the U.S. Marshal to allow Ghislaine Maxwell access to her legal papers while in the cellblock. The judge denies the request after conferring with the District Executive and the U.S. Marshal, citing a generally applicable policy prohibiting inmates from possessing materials in the Courthouse cellblocks.
Significance: This document reveals a dispute between the defense and the U.S. Marshal regarding access to legal materials for Ghislaine Maxwell while she is being held in the Courthouse cellblocks, and the judge's decision on the matter.
Key Topics: Request for access to legal papers for Ghislaine Maxwell U.S. Marshal's policy on inmate possessions in Courthouse cellblocks Evidence review in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell
Key People:
  • Bobbi C. Sternheim - Defense Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge
Document Type
Letter
Date
April 13, 2021
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES001
Has Handwriting
Yes
Has Stamps
Yes

Full Text

Case#: 2020-cr-00083 (AJN) Document#: 2201 Filed#: 04/14/21 Page#: 1 of 2 LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM 212-243-1100 * Main 917-306-6666 * Cell 888-587-4737 * Fax 33 West 19th Street - 4th Floor New York, New York 10011 bc@sternheimlaw.com VIA Email April 13, 2021 Honorable Alison J. Nathan United States District Judge United States Courthouse 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10007 4/14/21 Alison J. Nathan United States District Judge Re: United States v. Ghislaine S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) Dear Judge Nathan: I write to request that Court sign the attached proposed order directing the U.S. Marshal to permit Ghislaine Maxwell to have access to her legal papers while in the cellblock at 500 Pearl Street awaiting the evidence review being conducted in the U.S. Attorney's Office on the 5th floor. Today, she arrived at the courthouse at approximately 5:15 am and remained idle in the cellblock until approximately 8:30 am when she was brought to the evidence review. Ms. Maxwell will be attending the evidence review throughout this week. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, Bobbi C. Sternheim BOBBI C. STERNHEIM Enc. cc: All counsel USDC SDNY DOCUMENT ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOC#: DATE FILED: 4/14/21 After conferring with the District Executive and the United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York, the Court denies the request. The U.S. Marshall has a generally applicable policy that prohibits inmates being held in the Courthouse cellblocks from possessing any materials or items. The circumstances do not warrant an exception to that policy. SO ORDERED. DOJ-OGR-00002923