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Case 21-58, Document 76, 04/19/2021, 3080288, Page4 of 30 The Government makes much of the fact that its Indictment is “speaking.” But speaking or not, an indictment is not a substitute for evidence and cannot be used as proof that the case is strong. If that were true, then every single case would be strong because in every case there is an indictment. 2, Similarly, the “additional charges” do not “strengthen the evidence against Maxwell” and do not “further support Judge Nathan’s detention orders.” Resp.46, n.2. The new charges are allegations, nothing more. Piling allegation on allegation and then calling it proof does not make it so. Allegations are not evidence. Moreover, these charges will require Ms. Maxwell to spend more time with her lawyers, not less, and further illustrate why bail is necessary.’ 3. Contrary to the Government’s assertion, “[e]ach witness’s testimony” is not “corroborated by that of other victim-witnesses.” Resp.4/9. The Government continues to press the false point that the mere number of accusers provides corroboration for the accusers. To the "The defense has been forced to asked for a continuance of the July trial because of the expansion of the conspiracy time period. Ex.O. If the trial is delayed and Ms. Maxwell is not released on bail, she will be further prejudiced with the inhumane conditions of confinement and the inability to aid her defense. DOJ-OGR- 00020294