Exhibit W¶
EFTA00065765¶
December 7, 2020¶
Honorable Alison J. Nathan United States District Judge United States Courthouse 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10007¶
Re: United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell¶
20 Cr. 330 (AJN)¶
Dear Judge Nathan,¶
I am writing this letter on behalf of Ghislaine Maxwell, a woman who I grew up knowing and looking up to.¶
we continue to be in touch today.¶
I do not write this to discuss the charges against Ghislaine Maxwell, to plead that she is innocent or argue that she is guilty. I am simply hoping to offer a more well-rounded picture of Ms. Maxwell as a person outside of the opinions of the media. As a kid, I saw Ghislaine as an example of a strong, caring woman.¶
In addition, her passion for saving the oceans was inspiring. At a very impressionable age, Ghislaine taught me a lot about generosity, determination, and resilience.¶
Thank you for the opportunity to write this letter. I hope you will consider granting bail to Ghislaine Maxwell. Given the seriousness of the situation, I would not have considered taking action if I did not feel it necessary. Whatever the outcome, I felt it was important for me to share my unique perspective and stand up for what I believe in.¶
Sincerely,¶
EFTA00065766¶