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Document doj-ogr-00010725

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Summary: This letter, written by Bobbi C. Sternheim, counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, opposes the motion by Sarah Ransome and Elizabeth Stein to give oral victim impact statements during Maxwell's sentencing, arguing they are not statutory crime victims under the CVRA.
Significance: This document is significant as it reveals the defense's opposition to allowing certain individuals to give victim impact statements during Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing, arguing they do not qualify under the CVRA.
Key Topics: Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing Victim impact statements Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) eligibility
Key People:
  • Bobbi C. Sternheim - Counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Alison J. Nathan - Presiding Judge
  • Sarah Ransome - Individual seeking to give victim impact statement
  • Elizabeth Stein - Individual seeking to give victim impact statement
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant
Document Type
Letter
Date
June 25, 2022
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES004

Full Text

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 June 25, 2022 Honorable Alison J. Nathan Sitting By Designation United States District Court 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10010 Re: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) Dear Judge Nathan: This letter is submitted in response to the motion and exhibits filed by counsel for Sarah Ransome and Elizabeth Stein, requesting permission for both individuals to give oral victim impact statements during Ms. Maxwell's sentencing hearing. See Dkt. 675, 675-1, 675-2. We oppose the motion for the reasons stated in our previous submissions on this issue and incorporated herein (Dkt. 667, 672): Neither Ms. Ransome nor Ms. Stein qualify as statutory crime victims under the CVRA. The motion should be denied in its entirety. Very truly yours, /s/ BOBBI C. STERNHEIM cc: Counsel of Record DOJ-OGR-00010725