Court Filing: 315
Summary
The court rules that David Markus, as appellate counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, is subject to Local Criminal Rule 23.1 and must comply with its provisions regarding extrajudicial statements. The court emphasizes that all lawyers associated with the case must avoid making statements that could interfere with a fair trial or prejudice the due administration of justice.
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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: 51
The document is a court filing that includes a Memorandum Opinion and Order from U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's request to modify a protective order. The court denies Maxwell's request to file certain materials under seal in civil cases, and it adopts the Government's proposed redactions to Maxwell's letter motion. The document also includes a separate court filing related to a motion to intervene by David A. Golden in a case involving Jeffrey Epstein.
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 - Motion for Pretrial Release: 20-1
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.
Court Filing: 20-2
The document is an appendix to Ghislaine Maxwell's motion for pretrial release, including various court documents, memoranda, and a transcript from a bail hearing on July 14, 2020. It provides insight into the legal arguments and proceedings surrounding Maxwell's detention. The transcript reveals the remote court proceedings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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