Ghislaine Maxwell: Everything to Know About Her Arrest
Ghislaine Maxwell is currently in federal custody after being charged in connection to Jeffrey [...]
History with Jeffrey Epstein
Maxwell is originally from the U.K. and first met Epstein, a financier, in the early 1990s in the U.S. The pair had a romantic relationship for a portion of the decade, and then remained close for the many years after. The true nature of their relationship is said to be undetermined, though many who worked for Epstein once referred to her as his "main girlfriend."
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In July 2019, Epstein was arrested in Florida, on charges of sex trafficking of minors. On August 10, he died in his jail cell, with the medical examiner ruling his death as suicide. This has widely been questioned, due to the circumstances and Epstein's social proximity to many high profile celebrities and political leaders. Following his death, the charges against Epstein were dropped, as is common in cases where a defendant dies before being convicted.
prevnextMaxwell's Whereabouts
While there was talk that Maxwell could face charges related to the crimes that Epstein was accused of, she was not immediately taken into custody. Around the time of Epstein's death, she was said to be living in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. She was later photographed in Los Angeles, while eating a fast-food restaurant.
prevnextMaxwell Arrested
On July 2, Maxwell was arrested by the FBI in Bradford, New Hampshire. Later that same day, she was charged with six federal crimes, including sex trafficking, enticement of minors and perjury. She essentially accused of helping Epstein acquire young girls who were expected to engage in sexual activity with adults.
prevnextBehind Bars
After being taken into custody, Maxwell was taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. The prison is infamous for its bad conditions, with a magistrate judge once reportedly saying that she was hesitant about sending women there due to the "unconscionable" surroundings for inmates.
prevnextFriendship with Prince Andrew
In addition to her close relationship with Epstein, Maxwell also has a history of being close friends with British royal Prince Andrew. The three of them were often seen together at social events, and Andrew even resigned from his royal duties over his relationship with the pair. Some sources have said that he is very concerned, in the wake of Maxwell's arrest.
prevnextWhat's Next
Maxwell has retained legal council, with Fox News reporting that she has hired Christian Everdell, a former assistant US attorney for the Southern District of New York. Everdell is most notable for helping to bring down drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. There has been no official talk regarding what may come next, but swirling speculation has been that Maxwell may offer evidence for other crimes, in exchange for immunity or a lesser sentence for herself.
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