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Ghislaine Maxwell's counsel submits a letter to Judge Nathan responding to the Court's order regarding compliance with Local Criminal Rule 23.1. The letter raises concerns about a perceived double standard in the application of the rule, arguing that the government and counsel for accusers have made public statements that could prejudice Ms. Maxwell's right to a fair trial.

Subject

United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN)

Sender

Bobbi C. Sternheim, Christian R. Everdell, Laura A. Menninger, Jeffrey S. Pagliuca

Recipients

Honorable Alison J. Nathan, Government counsel, David Oscar Markus, Esq.

Document ID

S2 20 Cr. 330 (AJN)

Date

2021-07-09

Ms. Maxwell's counsel of record have scrupulously complied with Local Criminal Rule 23.1 and assiduously refrained from any involvement with the media, despite repeated, persistent and borderline-harassing requests for comment.

The government's position betrays a double standard that exists for public statements made by the government, its agents, and the alleged accusers and their counsel.

A defense attorney may pursue lawful strategies to obtain dismissal of an indictment or reduction of charges, including an attempt to demonstrate in the court of public opinion that the client does not deserve to be tried.

• Allegations of a double standard in the application of Rule 23.1.
• Concerns about adverse publicity potentially impacting the jury pool.

• New York Daily News Op-Ed piece
• Mentions of podcasts, documentaries, and other media and print publications

Context

The Ghislaine Maxwell case has received significant media attention.

Media Worthy

Yes

• Potential violations of Local Criminal Rule 23.1 by the government and counsel for alleged accusers.
• Concerns about adverse publicity impacting the jury pool.

Legal matters/litigationCommunications/correspondenceAllegations/complaintsMedia/Journalist Interactions

Alison J. NathanGhislaine MaxwellBobbi C. SternheimChristian R. EverdellLaura A. MenningerJeffrey S. PagliucaDavid Oscar MarkusDavid BoiesSigrid McCawleyBradley Edwards

Law Offices of Bobbi C. SternheimUnited States District CourtNew York Daily NewsState Bar of Nevada

United States CourthouseSouthern District of New York

Tone

Defensive

Purpose

To respond to the Court's order regarding compliance with Local Criminal Rule 23.1 and to address concerns about public statements made by the government and counsel for alleged accusers.

Significance

The letter highlights concerns about a perceived double standard in the application of Rule 23.1, arguing that the government and counsel for accusers have made public statements that could prejudice Ms. Maxwell's right to a fair trial.

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