Giuffre v. Maxwell - Original Complaint
Summary
Virginia Giuffre filed a defamation lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell in the Southern District of New York. The complaint alleged that Maxwell defamed Giuffre by publicly calling her statements about Maxwell's involvement in Epstein's trafficking operation 'obvious lies.' The case generated thousands of pages of discovery material that would later be unsealed.
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Virginia Giuffre Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell) - May 3, 2016
Deposition of Virginia Giuffre in her defamation case against Maxwell. Giuffre provided detailed testimony about her recruitment by Maxwell, the abuse she suffered at multiple Epstein properties, and the identities of other individuals she alleged were involved. Her testimony named numerous prominent figures.
Giuffre v. Prince Andrew - Civil Complaint (SDNY)
Virginia Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew in the Southern District of New York under the New York Child Victims Act. The complaint alleged that Prince Andrew sexually abused Giuffre on multiple occasions at Epstein's properties in New York, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and London when she was under 18 years of age.
Court Filing: 120
Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team filed a motion to sever Counts Five and Six (perjury charges) from Counts One through Four of the Superseding Indictment, arguing improper joinder under Rule 8(a) and potential prejudice under Rule 14(a). The perjury charges relate to Maxwell's statements in a 2016 civil deposition in a defamation case brought by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, which Maxwell's team argues are unrelated to the other charges and could prejudice her at trial.
Court Filing - Proposed Protective Order: 121-3
The document is a proposed protective order in the case of Virginia L. Giuffre v. Ghislaine Maxwell, outlining the guidelines for designating and handling confidential and sensitive information during discovery. The order aims to protect victims of sexual abuse and proprietary information while allowing for necessary disclosures. It requires designations to be made sparingly and with care.
Court Filing - Protective Order: 121-6
The court issues a Protective Order governing the handling of confidential information in the case of Virginia Roberts Giuffre vs. Ghislaine Maxwell, defining what constitutes 'CONFIDENTIAL' information and outlining permissible disclosures.
Court Filing - Proposed Protective Order: 126-3
The proposed protective order governs the disclosure and use of confidential information in the case of Virginia L. Giuffre v. Ghislaine Maxwell, including documents, deposition testimony, and other materials. It establishes procedures for designating and handling confidential information, and outlines the persons to whom such information may be disclosed. The order aims to protect sensitive information related to the parties and non-parties involved in the case.
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