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Document 426

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Summary: The court denies Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed request for bail and addresses issues related to her access to legal mail and transportation to the courthouse, concluding that her needs will be met with certain conditions. The court orders the Government, BOP, and USMS to ensure the Defendant's comfort and ability to participate in trial. The motion for reconsideration is resolved.
Significance: This document is significant as it addresses the defendant's bail request and logistical issues related to her trial, revealing the court's decisions on these matters and the reasoning behind them.
Key Topics: Ghislaine Maxwell's motion for reconsideration regarding release on bond Access to legal mail and counsel for the Defendant Transportation arrangements for the Defendant to and from the courthouse
Key People:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge presiding over the case
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
11/09/21
Pages
2
Folder
IMAGES003
Has Stamps
Yes

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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 426 Filed 11/09/21 Page 1 of 2 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: The Court is in receipt of the Defendant's motion for reconsideration regarding release on bond, Dkt. No. 408, and the parties' letters regarding the delivery of the Defendant's legal mail and transport to the courthouse for pretrial conferences and trial in this case, Dkt. Nos. 381, 403, 422. For the reasons stated in this Court's prior bail determinations, Dkt. Nos. 93, 106, 169, and the Government's letter in opposition, Dkt. No. 423, the renewed request for bail is denied. Moreover, based on the representations from MDC legal counsel regarding the delivery of the Defendant's legal mail, Dkt. No. 422, the Court concludes that the Defendant has adequate access to legal counsel and legal mail in order to prepare for trial. MDC legal counsel and the Government are ordered to take the steps outlined in the Dkt. No. 422 between now and the completion of trial. As to the Defendant's transport, the Court concludes that she will be transported to and from the courthouse for pretrial conferences and trial in a way that is humane, proper, and consistent with security protocols. This conclusion is based on representations from MDC legal counsel in the letter submitted under seal because it discusses BOP security protocols, see Dkt. No. 412, as well as the Court's communication with the United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York. The Government, BOP, and USMS shall continue to take all available 1 DOJ-OGR-00006310 --- PAGE BREAK --- Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 426 Filed 11/09/21 Page 2 of 2 measures consistent with security protocols to ensure the Defendant has sufficient rest, nutrition, and comfort in order to be able to prepare for and participate in trial. This resolves Dkt. No. 408. SO ORDERED. Dated: November 9, 2021 New York, New York ALISON J. NATHAN United States District Judge

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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 426 Filed 11/09/21 Page 1 of 2 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: The Court is in receipt of the Defendant's motion for reconsideration regarding release on bond, Dkt. No. 408, and the parties' letters regarding the delivery of the Defendant's legal mail and transport to the courthouse for pretrial conferences and trial in this case, Dkt. Nos. 381, 403, 422. For the reasons stated in this Court's prior bail determinations, Dkt. Nos. 93, 106, 169, and the Government's letter in opposition, Dkt. No. 423, the renewed request for bail is denied. Moreover, based on the representations from MDC legal counsel regarding the delivery of the Defendant's legal mail, Dkt. No. 422, the Court concludes that the Defendant has adequate access to legal counsel and legal mail in order to prepare for trial. MDC legal counsel and the Government are ordered to take the steps outlined in the Dkt. No. 422 between now and the completion of trial. As to the Defendant's transport, the Court concludes that she will be transported to and from the courthouse for pretrial conferences and trial in a way that is humane, proper, and consistent with security protocols. This conclusion is based on representations from MDC legal counsel in the letter submitted under seal because it discusses BOP security protocols, see Dkt. No. 412, as well as the Court's communication with the United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York. The Government, BOP, and USMS shall continue to take all available 1 DOJ-OGR-00006310
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 426 Filed 11/09/21 Page 2 of 2 measures consistent with security protocols to ensure the Defendant has sufficient rest, nutrition, and comfort in order to be able to prepare for and participate in trial. This resolves Dkt. No. 408. SO ORDERED. Dated: November 9, 2021 New York, New York ALISON J. NATHAN United States District Judge