💥BOOM! Judge Nathan denies Ghislaine Maxwell bail. She faces up to 35 years in prison. Poses a substantial actual risk of flight risk.
Rules government met it's burden no combination of conditions imposed by government would be sufficient to assure her future court appearance.
Rules government met it's burden no combination of conditions imposed by government would be sufficient to assure her future court appearance.
did not need that extra "risk" at the end
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Nathan addressed the Covid-19 risk. Notes that Maxwell did not argue that she's differently situated than other federal inmates. Did not make arguments based on age or health. Not grounds for her release on its own.
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Given that the case is at its early stages, the challenges of the pandemic should not interfere with her ability to access counsel. Otherwise ever other detainee at MDC would need to be released before trial
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Court orders government to work with defense to provide adequate communication between counsel and Maxwell.
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"The defendant is hereby order to be detained pending trial."
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The judge thanks counsel for their advocacy and to court staff. Court is adjourned.
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