Court Order: 104
Summary
The court denies Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed motion for release on bail, concluding that she poses a flight risk and that no conditions of release can reasonably assure her appearance at future proceedings. The court allows the parties 48 hours to propose redactions to the Opinion and Order. The decision is based on factors including the nature of the offenses, evidence against Maxwell, and her history and characteristics.
This document is from the epstein-docs Archive.
View Source CollectionPersons Referenced (3)
Related Documents (6)
Court Filing: 10
The document is a court filing related to Ghislaine Maxwell's arraignment and bail hearing, scheduled as a remote video conference due to COVID-19. It outlines the court's protocols for the proceeding, including COVID-19 safety measures and logistical arrangements. The filing also references related cases involving Jeffrey Epstein.
Court Filing: 100-1
Annie Farmer, a victim of Ghislaine Maxwell's alleged child sexual abuse, submits a statement opposing Maxwell's bail request, citing concerns that she will flee or harm others if released. Farmer describes Maxwell's alleged abuse and manipulation, characterizing her as a psychopath with no remorse. The statement urges the court to keep Maxwell incarcerated until trial to ensure justice and prevent further harm.
Court Order: 101
The court order, issued by Judge Alison J. Nathan, approves Ghislaine Maxwell's proposed redactions to her bail application reply, finding them narrowly tailored to protect third-party privacy interests. The court applied the three-part Lugosch test to determine the appropriateness of the redactions. Maxwell is ordered to docket the redacted documents by December 23, 2020.
Court Filing - Summary Order: 104-1
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of a protective order for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the order was not a final decision and did not fall within the collateral order exception. The court also denied Maxwell's request for a writ of mandamus and her motion to consolidate the appeal with a related civil case.
Court Filing: 105
The document is a joint letter from the prosecution and defense in the Ghislaine Maxwell case, informing the court that they agree the court's December 28, 2020 Opinion and Order denying Maxwell's bail motion can be publicly filed without redactions. The letter is in response to the court's request for the parties to propose any necessary redactions. The parties have no objections to the public filing of the complete opinion.
Court Filing - Opinion and Order: 106
The court denies Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed motion for bail, concluding that she poses a risk of flight and that no combination of conditions can ensure her appearance. The decision is based on the serious charges against her, the strength of the government's evidence, and her substantial resources and foreign ties. The court had previously denied bail on July 14, 2020, and Maxwell did not appeal that decision.
This document was digitized, indexed, and cross-referenced with 1,400+ persons in the Epstein files. 100% free, ad-free, and independent.