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Document 268

AI Analysis

Summary: The court order addresses a request by defense counsel to allow Ghislaine Maxwell to receive hard drives containing non-Highly Confidential discovery materials. The MDC does not oppose the request, rendering it moot. The court directs defense counsel to raise any further issues within two weeks.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it resolves a logistical issue related to the defendant's access to discovery materials in a high-profile criminal case.
Key Topics: Ghislaine Maxwell's access to discovery materials Request for hard drives to be accepted by MDC Coordination between defense counsel and MDC
Key People:
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant

Full Text

Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 268 Filed 05/04/21 Page 1 of 3 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK United States of America, -v- Ghislaine Maxwell, Defendant. 20-CR-330 (AJN) ORDER ALISON J. NATHAN, District Judge: On April 30, 2021, defense counsel requested that the Court issue an order directing the MDC to accept two hard drives from defense counsel that contain the non-Highly Confidential discovery in this case for Ms. Maxwell's use. Dkt. No. 260. On May 4, 2021, the Court received the attached email from MDC legal counsel indicating that MDC does not oppose the defense's request and that MDC staff will coordinate with defense counsel so that Ms. Maxwell can receive the hard drives. In light of this, defense counsel's April 30, 2021 request appears moot. Defense counsel shall raise any further issues regarding their request within two weeks of this order. SO ORDERED. Dated: May 4, 2021 New York, New York ALISON J. NATHAN United States District Judge DOJ-OGR-00004091