Court Filing - Motion for Pretrial Release: 20-1
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Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team filed a motion for pretrial release, arguing that her detention conditions are unconstitutional and hinder her ability to prepare for trial. The conditions include solitary confinement, inadequate food, constant surveillance, and limited access to legal materials. Maxwell's team contends that the government's evidence against her is weak and based on hearsay accusations.
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Court Filing: 309
The US Attorney's office filed a letter with the court alleging that David Markus, appellate counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, violated Local Rule 23.1 by making extrajudicial statements to the media, including an opinion piece in the New York Daily News. The government requests the court to order Markus to comply with the rule to prevent interference with a fair trial.
Court Order: 312
The court orders defense counsel to respond to the government's July 1, 2021 letter motion by July 9, 2021. The order is issued by Judge Alison J. Nathan in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case involves Ghislaine Maxwell as the defendant.
Court Filing - Motion: 70-1
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys renew her motion for pretrial release or an evidentiary hearing, citing inhumane conditions at MDC Brooklyn, including sleep deprivation, poor living conditions, and interference with her ability to prepare for trial. The motion alleges government misrepresentations about Maxwell's detention and argues that her conditions of confinement are unconstitutional.
Court Filing - Motion: 89-1
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys renew her motion for pretrial release or an evidentiary hearing, citing inhumane conditions at MDC Brooklyn, including sleep deprivation, poor living conditions, and interference with attorney-client meetings. The motion alleges government misrepresentations about Maxwell's detention conditions.
Court Filing - Letter to the Judge: 313
The letter, submitted by Ghislaine Maxwell's counsel, responds to the court's order regarding alleged violations of Local Criminal Rule 23.1. It argues that the government's complaints about certain public statements are unfounded and highlights the government's own violations of the rule, as well as those of the accusers' counsel. The letter requests the court to consider the double standard in applying the rule.
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.
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