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Document 329

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Summary: The court received a letter from defendant Ghislain Maxwell regarding disruptions to her attorney-client video teleconferences. After conferring with MDC Legal and the Government, the court found that the issues had been resolved and that Maxwell's communications were not being interfered with. The court remains confident that Maxwell can communicate with her counsel and prepare for trial.
Significance: This document is significant because it addresses the defendant's concerns about disruptions to her attorney-client communications and confirms that the issues have been resolved.
Key Topics: attorney-client video teleconferences communication disruptions defendant's access to counsel
Key People:
  • Ghislain Maxwell - Defendant
  • Alison J. Nathan - District Judge
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
08/25/21
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES002
Has Handwriting
Yes
Has Stamps
Yes

Full Text

Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 329 Filed 08/25/21 Page 1 of 1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK United States of America, -v- Ghislain Maxwell, Defendant. ALISON J. NATHAN, District Judge: Defendant submitted a letter on August 18 informing the Court about disruptions of attorney-client video teleconferences. Dkt. No. 319. After conferring with MDC Legal, the Government responded on August 23. Dkt. No. 326. According to the Government and MDC Legal, the Defendant's difficulties in communicating with her counsel via video teleconference have been resolved, and the Government's letter sufficiently addresses her other requests. The Court finds MDC Legal's assurance that Defendant's communications have not been interfered with, recorded, or listened to sufficient. No further application for relief was made in Defendant's August 24 reply. Dkt. No. 327. The Court remains confident that Ms. Maxwell is fully able to communicate with her defense counsel and to prepare for trial. If Defendant experiences further issues in communicating with her counsel, she should promptly notify the Court after conferring in good faith with the Government and MDC Legal. SO ORDERED. Dated: August 25, 2021 New York, New York ALISON J. NATHAN United States District Judge USDC SDNY DOCUMENT ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOC #: DATE FILED: 8/25/21 20-CR-330 (AJN) ORDER