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Document 412

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Summary: The Court orders the Government to confer with MDC legal counsel regarding Defendant Ghislaine Maxwell's transportation to court and to propose steps to ensure she receives her legal mail promptly. The Court also plans to discuss the issue of access to legal mail for all MDC pre-trial detainees with Chief Judge Brodie.
Significance: This document is significant because it highlights issues with the treatment of Defendant Ghislaine Maxwell while in custody, specifically regarding her transportation to court and receipt of legal mail, and the Court's efforts to address these issues.
Key Topics: Transportation of Defendant Ghislaine Maxwell to court proceedings Issues with Defendant's receipt of legal mail Security concerns related to Defendant's transportation and mail
Key People:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in the case
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge presiding over the case
  • Chief Judge Brodie - Overseeing litigation and mediation in a related case regarding access to counsel for pre-trial detainees
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
11/03/21
Pages
2
Folder
IMAGES003
Has Stamps
Yes

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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 412 Filed 11/03/21 Page 1 of 2 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK United States of America, -v- Ghislaine Maxwell, Defendant. ALISON J. NATHAN, District Judge: The Court is in receipt of the Government's letter dated November 2, 2021. Dkt. No. 403. The Government is hereby ORDERED to confer further with MDC legal counsel and file a letter regarding Defendant's transportation to the courthouse for proceedings in this matter on or before November 8, 2021. The Court hereby authorizes the letter to be filed under seal because such information may implicate security concerns. The Court will also confer with the United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York and with the District Executive regarding transportation of the Defendant for upcoming in court proceedings and trial. With respect to legal mail, the Court requires MDC Legal Counsel to consider what additional steps can be taken (including what steps by counsel for the Government or the Defendant) to ensure that within the weeks leading up to trial, Ms. Maxwell promptly receives her legal mail. The Government shall docket a letter with MDC Legal Counsel's proposal on or before November 8, 2021. The Court will also transmit this Order to Chief Judge Brodie, who is overseeing the litigation and mediation in Case No. 19-cv-660 (E.D.N.Y.) regarding access to counsel for pre-trial detainees being held at the MDC so that the issue can be discussed as to all MDC pre-trial detainees who require prompt access to legal mail in the weeks leading up to their trials. 1 DOJ-OGR-00006165 --- PAGE BREAK --- Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 412 Filed 11/03/21 Page 2 of 2 SO ORDERED. Dated: November 3, 2021 New York, New York ALISON J. NATHAN United States District Judge 2 DOJ-OGR-00006166

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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 412 Filed 11/03/21 Page 1 of 2 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK United States of America, -v- Ghislaine Maxwell, Defendant. ALISON J. NATHAN, District Judge: The Court is in receipt of the Government's letter dated November 2, 2021. Dkt. No. 403. The Government is hereby ORDERED to confer further with MDC legal counsel and file a letter regarding Defendant's transportation to the courthouse for proceedings in this matter on or before November 8, 2021. The Court hereby authorizes the letter to be filed under seal because such information may implicate security concerns. The Court will also confer with the United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York and with the District Executive regarding transportation of the Defendant for upcoming in court proceedings and trial. With respect to legal mail, the Court requires MDC Legal Counsel to consider what additional steps can be taken (including what steps by counsel for the Government or the Defendant) to ensure that within the weeks leading up to trial, Ms. Maxwell promptly receives her legal mail. The Government shall docket a letter with MDC Legal Counsel's proposal on or before November 8, 2021. The Court will also transmit this Order to Chief Judge Brodie, who is overseeing the litigation and mediation in Case No. 19-cv-660 (E.D.N.Y.) regarding access to counsel for pre-trial detainees being held at the MDC so that the issue can be discussed as to all MDC pre-trial detainees who require prompt access to legal mail in the weeks leading up to their trials. 1 DOJ-OGR-00006165
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 412 Filed 11/03/21 Page 2 of 2 SO ORDERED. Dated: November 3, 2021 New York, New York ALISON J. NATHAN United States District Judge 2 DOJ-OGR-00006166