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Document 806

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Summary: The document is a court order by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, docketing a letter from a victim's attorney, Robert S. Glassman, who opposes the release of grand jury transcripts without redacting victims' identifying information. The letter supplements previous submissions on the matter. The court has decided to publicly docket this letter.
Significance: This document is significant because it reveals the ongoing debate about releasing grand jury transcripts related to Ghislaine Maxwell's case and the concerns of victims regarding their privacy.
Key Topics: Unsealing of grand jury transcripts Protection of victims' identities Government's request to release grand jury materials
Key People:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in the case
  • Paul A. Engelmayer - United States District Judge presiding over the case
  • Robert S. Glassman - Attorney representing a victim (Jane Doe)
  • Sigrid McCawley - Attorney representing victim Annie Farmer
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
08/06/25
Pages
3
Folder
IMAGES006
Has Handwriting
Yes

Full Text

Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 806 Filed 08/06/25 Page 1 of 3 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, -v- 20 Cr. 330 (PAE) GHISLAINE MAXWELL, ORDER Defendant. PAUL A. ENGELMAYER, District Judge: This Order publicly docketed one additional letter, submitted to the Government this afternoon on behalf of a victim in this case, regarding the Government's request to unseal defendant Maxwell's grand jury materials. This letter, which is attached, supplements the five letters submitted yesterday, which the Court previously docketed. See Dkt. 804. The Court understands that no redactions to this letter are needed to protect victims' privacy interests. SO ORDERED. Paul A. Engelmayer PAUL A. ENGELMAYER United States District Judge Dated: August 6, 2025 New York, New York DOJ-OGR-00015127 --- PAGE BREAK --- Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 806 Filed 08/06/25 Page 2 of 3 August 6, 2025 Victim Letter DOJ-OGR-00015128 --- PAGE BREAK --- PANISH SHEA RAVIPUDI LLP 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone 310.477.1700 Fax 310.477.1699 panish.law August 6, 2025 VIA E-MAIL SDNY Victim and Witness Coordinator United States Attorney's Office 26 Federal Plaza, 37th Floor New York, New York 10278 Email: USANYS.EpsteinMaxwellVictims@usdoj.gov Re: Unsealing of Grand Jury Transcripts in U.S. v. Epstein, 19-cr-490 (RMB) and U.S. v. Maxwell, 20-cr-330 (PAE) Dear SDNY Victim and Witness Coordinator: I represented a victim identified as Jane Doe in U.S. v. Maxwell, 20-cr-330. Please be advised I am hereby joining in the letter submitted to you previously on August 5, 2025 on behalf of victim Annie Farmer by her attorney Sigrid McCawley. With that said, I am strongly opposed to any portions of the grand jury transcripts being released that would in any way identify the victims. If any materials are released, the victims' names and other identifying information should be redacted. Very truly yours, Robert S. Glassman DOJ-OGR-00015129

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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 806 Filed 08/06/25 Page 1 of 3 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, -v- 20 Cr. 330 (PAE) GHISLAINE MAXWELL, ORDER Defendant. PAUL A. ENGELMAYER, District Judge: This Order publicly docketed one additional letter, submitted to the Government this afternoon on behalf of a victim in this case, regarding the Government's request to unseal defendant Maxwell's grand jury materials. This letter, which is attached, supplements the five letters submitted yesterday, which the Court previously docketed. See Dkt. 804. The Court understands that no redactions to this letter are needed to protect victims' privacy interests. SO ORDERED. Paul A. Engelmayer PAUL A. ENGELMAYER United States District Judge Dated: August 6, 2025 New York, New York DOJ-OGR-00015127
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 806 Filed 08/06/25 Page 2 of 3 August 6, 2025 Victim Letter DOJ-OGR-00015128
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PANISH SHEA RAVIPUDI LLP 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone 310.477.1700 Fax 310.477.1699 panish.law August 6, 2025 VIA E-MAIL SDNY Victim and Witness Coordinator United States Attorney's Office 26 Federal Plaza, 37th Floor New York, New York 10278 Email: USANYS.EpsteinMaxwellVictims@usdoj.gov Re: Unsealing of Grand Jury Transcripts in U.S. v. Epstein, 19-cr-490 (RMB) and U.S. v. Maxwell, 20-cr-330 (PAE) Dear SDNY Victim and Witness Coordinator: I represented a victim identified as Jane Doe in U.S. v. Maxwell, 20-cr-330. Please be advised I am hereby joining in the letter submitted to you previously on August 5, 2025 on behalf of victim Annie Farmer by her attorney Sigrid McCawley. With that said, I am strongly opposed to any portions of the grand jury transcripts being released that would in any way identify the victims. If any materials are released, the victims' names and other identifying information should be redacted. Very truly yours, Robert S. Glassman DOJ-OGR-00015129