This is a page from a legal brief filed on September 24, 2020, in Case 20-3061. It argues that Judge Nathan erred by not modifying a protective order, preventing Ghislaine Maxwell from sharing sealed material with Judge Preska, which the defense claims is necessary to protect Maxwell's rights under the *Martindell* precedent. The document highlights the complexity of the litigation, noting that six sets of judicial officers are handling interrelated questions regarding Maxwell.
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant/Appellant |
Subject of the legal arguments; seeking modification of a protective order.
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| Judge Preska | District Judge |
Judge handling a related matter (unsealing of documents) who Maxwell argues needs access to sealed information.
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| Judge Nathan | District Judge |
Judge whose refusal to modify the protective order is being appealed.
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| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| The Government |
Opposing party in the criminal case.
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| Court of Appeals |
Implied by 'this Court' and 'panels of this Court' handling the interlocutory appeal.
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"Ms. Maxwell may never be able to challenge in the criminal case the government’s violation of her rights under Martindell."Source
"Judge Nathan erred in refusing to modify the protective order for the limited purpose of allowing Ms. Maxwell to share with Judge Preska, under seal, material information"Source
"This appeal is one part of an extraordinary series of events in which six sets of judicial officers are trying to resolve related... legal questions involving one common party: Ghislaine Maxwell."Source
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