Alison Nathan
Federal judge who presided over Maxwell trial; sentenced her to 20 years
S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York who presided over the criminal trial of United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell. Appointed to the bench by President Obama in 2011, Nathan managed a complex trial that included testimony from four accusers and extensive document evidence. The six-week trial concluded on December 29, 2021, with the jury convicting Maxwell on five of six counts, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Nathan sentenced Maxwell to 20 years in federal prison on June 28, 2022. She also oversaw the unsealing of thousands of pages of Giuffre v. Maxwell civil case documents in January 2024, which revealed the names of dozens of prominent individuals. Nathan denied Maxwell's motions for a new trial and upheld the conviction. She was praised for her even-handed management of intense media attention and complex legal proceedings throughout the trial.
Alison Nathan is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Motion Information Statement: 22-1426, Document 14
“Bobbi C. Sternheim, counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, is seeking to be relieved as continued counsel on”
Motion Information Statement: 50-1
“Ghislaine Maxwell's counsel, Christian R. Everdell and Cohen & Gresser LLP, are seeking to withdraw ”
Motion Information Statement: 69-1
“Christian R. Everdell and Cohen & Gresser LLP are seeking to withdraw as counsel for Ghislaine Maxwe”
Court Transcript: 11220cr00339
“The document is a transcript of a court proceeding in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, where the judge d”
Court Transcript: 20 Cr. 84 (AJN)
“This is a transcript of a court proceeding in the case United States v. Ralph Berry, held on Septemb”
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Document Mentions (685)
Criminal Docket: 1-2
The document contains excerpts from the criminal dockets of USA v. Epstein and USA v. Maxwell, detailing the charges brought against the defendants, the attorneys representing them, and significant events in the proceedings.
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 Filing - Letter to the Judge: 10021
Annie Farmer, a victim of Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse, submits a statement opposing Maxwell's renewed motion for bail. She describes Maxwell's history of abuse, manipulation, and lack of remorse, and argues that releasing her on bail would put her at risk of fleeing and avoiding trial. Farmer requests that the court deny Maxwell's bail request to ensure justice is served.
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: 102
The document contains court filings related to Ghislaine Maxwell's case, including a letter submitting a reply memorandum for her renewed motion for bail under seal and a request for a 30-day extension to file a notice of appeal, which was denied by Judge Alison J. Nathan.
Court Order: 104
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.
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.
Court Filing: 107
The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell requests a two-week extension to file pretrial motions and modify the briefing schedule due to COVID-19 restrictions and the large volume of discovery. The government consents to the requested extension. The proposed new deadlines are January 25, 2021, for the defendant's motions, February 26, 2021, for the government's response, and March 5, 2021, for the defendant's reply.
Court Filing: 108
The defense team for Ghislaine Maxwell requested a two-week extension to file pretrial motions due to the large volume of discovery and COVID-19 related quarantine constraints. The government consented, and the court granted the request, adjusting the briefing schedule accordingly.
Court Filing: 109
The defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell requests a 30-day extension to file a notice of appeal for the court's order denying her renewed motion for bail, citing good cause due to potential new bail conditions and logistical pandemic-related challenges. The government objects to the requested extension. The extension is sought to allow Maxwell to consider a third bail application and to avoid unnecessary parallel proceedings.
Court Filing: 109-1
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction for sex trafficking and related charges, rejecting her arguments that her prosecution was barred by Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement and that the statute of limitations had expired. The court also found that the District Court did not abuse its discretion in denying Maxwell's motion for a new trial and that her sentence was procedurally reasonable.
court filing: 11
The documents are court filings related to the cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, detailing the government's arguments against their release on bail due to the serious nature of the charges and the risk of reoffending or flight.
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