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Document 540

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Summary: The defense attorney informs the court that they have provided the government with a tentative order of defense witnesses and are still making travel arrangements. Three defense witnesses have requested to testify under pseudonyms, a request opposed by the government.
Significance: This document is significant because it reveals the defense's plans for witness testimony and a dispute over witness anonymity, potentially impacting the trial proceedings.
Key Topics: Defense witness arrangements Witness testimony under pseudonyms Trial proceedings in United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell
Key People:
  • Bobbi C. Sternheim - Defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge presiding over the case
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell
Document Type
Letter
Date
12/12/21
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES003

Full Text

Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 540 Filed 12/12/21 Page 1 of 1 LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM 212-243-1100 • Main 917-912-9698 • Cell 888-587-4737 • Fax 225 Broadway, Suite 715 New York, NY 10007 bcsternheim@mac.com December 12, 2021 Honorable Alison J. Nathan United States District Judge United States Courthouse 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10007 Re: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) Dear Judge Nathan: I write to inform the Court that the defense has provided the government with the tentative order of the first several defense witnesses. We have informed the government that we are still trying to make travel arrangements for defense witnesses, many of whom are coming from locations out of the district and abroad, and we have not been able to reach counsel for some of the witnesses over the weekend. We further informed the government that the order of witnesses is subject to change, and we will advise the government if we think the order will change as travel plans solidify. We also informed the government that three of the defense witnesses have requested to testify under their first names or under a pseudonym. The government opposes this request. The Court's ruling on this issue may impact the defense, and may affect the witness order. Very truly yours, /s/ BOBBI C. STERNHEIM cc: All counsel of record DOJ-OGR-00008360