U.S. Department of Justice
Criminal Division
Office ofInternational Affairs United States Embassy, London
August 4, 2021
Via Email
Ms. Deborah Hand
United Kingdom Central Authority
Home Office
London, United Kingdom
Re: Request for Expedited Assistance in the Matter of the Prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell;
DOJ No. CRM-182-73090
Dear Ms. Hand:
Enclosed please find a request for urgent assistance concerning the above-referenced matter.
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation are prosecuting Ghislaine Maxwell in connection with her role in the sexual exploitation
and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein from at least in or about 1994, up to and including
at least in or about 2004. The U.S. authorities seek the following evidence from the UK with regard to a
victim/witness: school records; a birth certificate; and border and/or passport records reflecting entry
and exit from the UK.
Expedited assistance is sought in this matter as it is scheduled for trial in November 2021. Your
assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact me at
or Legal Advisor/International Affairs Coordinator at
Sincerely,
By:
U.S. Department of Justice Attaché
Enclosure
SBU -LAW ENFORCEMENT
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