The court is considering a motion to stay civil proceedings against Maxwell due to a related crimina...
The court is considering a motion to stay civil proceedings against Maxwell due to a related criminal prosecution. The court finds that a stay is warranted, citing the potential prejudice to Maxwell if forced to assert her Fifth Amendment privilege or proceed with discovery under restrictive detention conditions due to COVID-19. The court concludes that the interests of Maxwell and the circumstances of her detention weigh strongly in favor of a stay.
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The court is considering a motion to stay civil proceedings against Maxwell due to a related criminal prosecution. The court finds that a stay is warranted, citing the potential prejudice to Maxwell if forced to assert her Fifth Amendment privilege or proceed with discovery under restrictive detention conditions due to COVID-19. The court concludes that the interests of Maxwell and the circumstances of her detention weigh strongly in favor of a stay.
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