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While the defendant invokes the Sixth Amendment repeatedly in his letter, he cites no case or other authority standing for the proposition that the Sixth Amendment requires an opportunity for the defendant to build his own spreadsheet, have “constant access to an internet-enabled computer” (Dkt. 228 at 1-2), or use any other particular means for trial preparation, so long as reasonable accommodation is made to permit the defendant to understand and participate in his defense. See Guzman Loera, 24 F.4th at 152-55; Crandall, 748 F.3d at 481; Dettelis, 372 F. App’x at 106 (“[a]lthough pretrial detention . . . undoubtedly makes communication with counsel and 2 The defendant does not, and could not plausibly, contend that the conditions of his confinement have interfered with his ability to consult with his attorneys. Case 1:22-cr-00673-LAK Document 238 Filed 08/29/23 Page 3 of 8 Page 4 preparation for trial more cumbersome, without more, those consequences do not result in an interference of constitutional significance”). This is all the more so here, where the defendant is represented by a team of experienced and able attorneys and supported by no less than seven consulting experts (only to count those for whom the defense has provided notice to the Government), and was on pretrial release for approximately seven months, with unfettered access to discovery and counsel. The defendant’s unlimited access to these resources was curtailed solely as a consequence of his own criminal a