Court Filing: 1:20-cv-01437
Summary
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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court filing: 20-00184-DG
The document discusses Maxwell's request for a stay of the court proceedings until the conclusion of her pending criminal case, to which the Co-Executors consent and the Plaintiff vigorously opposes. The Co-Executors argue that a partial stay would prejudice their ability to defend against the Plaintiff's claims. The Plaintiff contends that Maxwell's detention should not impede her defense and that Maxwell is seeking an unfair advantage.
Court Filing: Case 1:20-cv-00803-RP Document 122-20 Filed 06/04/21 Page 63 of 8
Ms. Maxwell requests the court to order the Plaintiff to disclose information about alleged ongoing criminal investigations or stay the proceedings. The Plaintiff has represented that she is part of an ongoing investigation involving Ms. Maxwell, but Ms. Maxwell is unaware of any such investigation. The Defendant's counsel has attempted to verify the existence of the investigation with the Assistant United States Attorney.
Giuffre v. Maxwell - Motion to Compel Deposition Answers
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court filing or memorandum: Case 1:20-cv-00839-JEB Document 22-20 Filed 04/16/21 Page 6 of 8
The document analyzes the factors for staying a civil case against Ms. Maxwell, concluding that a stay is warranted due to the overlap with a potential criminal investigation and the plaintiff's control over relevant information. The court weighs the interests of the parties and the public, ultimately finding that disclosure is necessary for an informed decision. The case involves allegations of 'trafficking' by Ms. Maxwell against the plaintiff from 1999 to 2001.
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.
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