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Document doj-ogr-00010726

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Summary: Defense attorney Bobbi C. Sternheim informs Judge Alison J. Nathan that Ghislaine Maxwell was placed on suicide watch at the MDC without justification, preventing her from preparing for sentencing. Maxwell was later evaluated and found not to be suicidal. The defense may seek an adjournment if Maxwell's conditions are not improved.
Significance: This letter is potentially important as it reveals a significant development in Ghislaine Maxwell's detention conditions that may impact her ability to receive a fair sentencing proceeding.
Key Topics: Ghislaine Maxwell's placement on suicide watch at MDC Impact on her ability to prepare for sentencing Potential adjournment of sentencing proceeding
Key People:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in the case United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Bobbi C. Sternheim - Defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Alison J. Nathan - Judge presiding over the case
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: I write to inform the Court of a recent development which may require postponement of Tuesday's sentencing proceeding. Yesterday, without having conducted a psychological evaluation and without justification, the MDC placed Ms. Maxwell on suicide watch. She is not permitted to possess and review legal documents and is not permitted paper or pen. This has prevented her from preparing for sentencing. Ms. Maxwell was abruptly removed from general population and returned to solitary confinement, this time without any clothing, toothpaste, soap, legal papers, etc. She was provided a "suicide smock" and is given a few sheets of toilet paper on request. This morning, a psychologist evaluated Ms. Maxwell and determined she is not suicidal. I met with Ms. Maxwell today (after a 97-minute delay following my arrival at the facility). She is not suicidal. Currently, she is unable to properly prepare for sentencing. If Ms. Maxwell remains on suicide watch, is prohibited from reviewing legal materials prior to sentencing, becomes sleep deprived, and is denied sufficient time to meet with and confer with counsel, we will be formally moving on Monday for an adjournment. Very truly yours, /s/ BOBBI C. STERNHEIM cc: Counsel of Record DOJ-OGR-00010726