Epstein, Maxwell et al: exposed in child sex trafficking

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Jeffrey Epstein Confidante Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite and heiress who became a confidante of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and was later implicated in his alleged sexual crimes, has been arrested by the FBI. She was arrested in Bradford, New Hampshire, around 8:30 a.m. Thursday on charges she conspired...

www.nbcnewyork.com

 

[kdg411]

Ghislaine Maxwell Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Conspiring With Jeffrey Epstein To Sexually Abuse Minors

www.justice.gov

GHISLAINE MAXWELL, 58, is charged with one count of enticing a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, one count of conspiracy to entice a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, one count of transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, one count of conspiracy to transport a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, and two counts of perjury, each of which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by the judge.

Ms. Strauss praised the outstanding investigative work of the FBI and the NYPD.

This case is being handled by the Office’s Public Corruption Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alex Rossmiller, Alison Moe, and Maurene Comey are in charge of the prosecution.

The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment, and the description of the Indictment set forth herein, constitute only allegations, and every fact described therein should be treated as an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

End of quoted passage.

So the charges carry a maximum charge of 5 years in prison, except the transporting, which is 10 years. How long has she been in prison for so far?

Am just comparing this with the Waukesha parade accused, who was out on bail despite much more severe charges.

According to the indictment there are 3 victims being represented A, B & C which were all under the age of 18 when the actions took place.

Per DOJ sentencing guidelines
If the victim was under the age of 14 or if force, fraud, or coercion were used, the penalty is not less than 15 years in prison up to life. If the victim was aged 14-17, the penalty shall not be less than 10 years in prison up to life. Anyone who obstructs or attempts to obstruct the enforcement of this statute faces as many as 20 years imprisonment. Defendants who are convicted under this statute are also required to pay restitution to their victims for any losses they caused.

There are 4 seperate counts for each of the victims which could equal approximately 120 years. Additionally, there are 2 additional counts of Federal perjury could add 5 years for each count.

Federal sex trafficking charges, especially in New York, are weighted heavier than any State could impose.

*(For reference, this topic is one I have expert knowledge of & would welcome further conversation.)

 

[GrandmaBear]

She has reportedly offered to wear an electronic tag and give up her other citizenships. The family has organized a $28 million bail fund also, but I agree she is a flight risk. I just read the wiki page which has details of the prior cases against her ( the private suits ) so thought it may be good to post that too so we have an indication of the alleged crimes.

Ghislaine Maxwell - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

One can't know but I think she would flee and she would have family and others and big names protecting her. Jmo of course.

I needed to refresh on a few things like this is federal court. I know she is held in NY. I didn't realize until you mentioned it that this starts Monday. Boy we sure have had one high profile case simultaneously or one after another lately.

So her family still has major money despite some questionable things previously... I think she is a HUGE flight risk and I think Epstein definitely was as well. Imo.

 

[Tresir]

According to the indictment there are 3 victims being represented A, B & C which were all under the age of 18 when the actions took place.

Per DOJ sentencing guidelines
If the victim was under the age of 14 or if force, fraud, or coercion were used, the penalty is not less than 15 years in prison up to life. If the victim was aged 14-17, the penalty shall not be less than 10 years in prison up to life. Anyone who obstructs or attempts to obstruct the enforcement of this statute faces as many as 20 years imprisonment. Defendants who are convicted under this statute are also required to pay restitution to their victims for any losses they caused.

There are 4 seperate counts for each of the victims which could equal approximately 120 years. Additionally, there are 2 additional counts of Federal perjury could add 5 years for each count.

Federal sex trafficking charges, especially in New York, are weighted heavier than any State could impose.

*(For reference, this topic is one I have expert knowledge of & would welcome further conversation.)

I guess it also depends on the age of consent in the country concerned. Eg in the UK the age of consent is 16 and Guiffre was reportedly 17. Her case is not one of the three, as I understand. Again, like Rittenhouse, there has been a trial by media so I will await the evidence as it appears in court.

 

[Tresir]

Here is a NZ Herald article published 27th November.

No, Ghislaine Maxwell is not selling children to Jay-Z

A false claim has been circulating on social media. The AP investigates where it started.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[Tresir]

And here is a more detailed article from Sky News.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Who are the alleged victims and what are the charges?

The charges Ghislaine Maxwell faces involves four alleged underage victims and multiple locations over a 10-year period between 1994 and 2004.

news.sky.com

 

[Tresir]

This article is saying that the reason Guiffre is not testifying is because she was 17 at the time and over the age of consent. It is saying that two of the other victims were over age also. I would guess that this is likely one of the things that will be discussed in court initially.

Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers say two alleged victims were over age of consent

www.mailplus.co.uk

 

[Tresir]

I guess it will be difficult to know as the victims are not going to be named, but do we know if they were part of the prosecution deal in the Epstein case and received any compensation from that, or are they new victims?

 

[kdg411]

I guess it will be difficult to know as the victims are not going to be named, but do we know if they were part of the prosecution deal in the Epstein case and received any compensation from that, or are they new victims?

The public isn't entitled to know the identity of the alleged victims. If any/all of these persons received compensation from Epstein estate is irrelevant, imo because only one party to the crime has been brought forward. Maxwell eluded authorities to avoid being prosecuted which begs the question why hide if you are innocent?

I guess it also depends on the age of consent in the country concerned. Eg in the UK the age of consent is 16 and Guiffre was reportedly 17. Her case is not one of the three, as I understand. Again, like Rittenhouse, there has been a trial by media so I will await the evidence as it appears in court.

This particular case hasn't garnered the national attention such as the case referenced due to lack of a political voice or position being proposed in MSM. This is all just speculation on my part though.

I look forward to hearing more about her trial from the pool reporters who will be in the courtroom so we can all be advised of the truth behind these allegations. In the end, it is of my opinion that Ghislaine Maxwell will be forced to admit her role in recruiting & participating in sex trafficking for her as well as Epstein's gratification.

 

[GrandmaBear]

She was "at large" so to speak for quite awhile wasn't she? This is for me too a reason I lean towards guilt. She also was present and with Epstein for decades while these things went on. Proving participation and assistance i.e. recruiting and grooming we shall see but I have little doubt of her knowledge of what was going on and don't doubt her guilt of the things charged either based on that and other things. A grand jury also returned an indictment which to me carries more weight than if a prosecutor simply decided to charge. Her "bf" also killed himself which seems indicative of at least his guilt or that the things went on--and if someone else killed him which some out there believe, that too seems indicative of his guilt or things he knew about them. I don't see it as a witch hunt against her just because he is not here to prosecute at all, I think she would have been a central part of the case and faced charges either way although she could have dealt by flipping on him. It seems her family thinks the things she did would be "ignored" if he was here to prosecute or maybe they think they are "minor" or she is innocent and did nothing... All jmo.

Granted she is innocent until proven guilty in the legal system.

She may have been Epstein's girlfriend but I see her more as his "second in command" if not even partner in crime.

Generally money settlements or suits cannot be brought up in criminal trials but not sure about if that applies in federal court, I imagine it does.

 

[Tresir]

She was "at large" so to speak for quite awhile wasn't she? This is for me too a reason I lean towards guilt. She also was present and with Epstein for decades while these things went on. Proving participation and assistance i.e. recruiting and grooming we shall see but I have little doubt of her knowledge of what was going on and don't doubt her guilt of the things charged either based on that and other things. A grand jury also returned an indictment which to me carries more weight than if a prosecutor simply decided to charge. Her "bf" also killed himself which seems indicative of at least his guilt or that the things went on--and if someone else killed him which some out there believe, that too seems indicative of his guilt or things he knew about them. I don't see it as a witch hunt against her just because he is not here to prosecute at all, I think she would have been a central part of the case and faced charges either way although she could have dealt by flipping on him. It seems her family thinks the things she did would be "ignored" if he was here to prosecute or maybe they think they are "minor" or she is innocent and did nothing... All jmo.

Granted she is innocent until proven guilty in the legal system.

She may have been Epstein's girlfriend but I see her more as his "second in command" if not even partner in crime.

Generally money settlements or suits cannot be brought up in criminal trials but not sure about if that applies in federal court, I imagine it does.

She was living in New Hampshire wasn't she? I don't really know what you mean by she was "at large".

 

[GrandmaBear]

She was living in New Hampshire wasn't she? I don't really know what you mean by she was "at large".

I have to go back and look but it seems to me her whereabouts were unknown for some time. I'm pretty sure of that but of course one has to consider what media does with cases...

If I'm incorrect on it, I will edit the post. It's why I said "at large" in quotations as I don't think she was a wanted fugitive but I can't recall the details.

I'll see if I can find more.

 

[Tresir]

I have to go back and look but it seems to me her whereabouts were unknown for some time. I'm pretty sure of that but of course one has to consider what media does with cases...

If I'm incorrect on it, I will edit the post. It's why I said "at large" in quotations as I don't think she was a wanted fugitive but I can't recall the details.

I'll see if I can find more.

I did read something about the home/address she was living at but will have to refind it if I can.

 

[kdg411]

The Jeffrey Epstein Victims Fund Has Finished Paying Out $121 Million

The compensation program said that it awarded about 150 people after receiving roughly 225 applications since it began last year.

www.vanityfair.com

Accepting restitution through the fund meant that victims couldn’t bring additional claims against Epstein’s estate or his alleged accomplices, such as Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently being held in a federal jail ahead of her November trial on charges related to aiding Epstein’s abuse.

 

[Tresir]

This is a link that has details of her husband and where they lived before she bought the estate in NH. She kept it private to protect him and his children, I believe.

Scott Borgerson Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Ex-wife, Company, Net Worth

Scott Borgerson is an American business Executive, Entrepreneur, and CargoMetrics Technologies’ CEO. He is well known for being the rumored husband of Ghislaine Maxwell. Ghislaine is a British socialite and Famous Personality. She gained fame as Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-partner who is an American...

informationcradle.com

ETA if I can find out who her husband is then I am sure the FBI could easily do that too. There have been loads of articles now I know his name and I just googled it.

 

[Tresir]

The Jeffrey Epstein Victims Fund Has Finished Paying Out $121 Million

The compensation program said that it awarded about 150 people after receiving roughly 225 applications since it began last year.

www.vanityfair.com

Accepting restitution through the fund meant that victims couldn’t bring additional claims against Epstein’s estate or his alleged accomplices, such as Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently being held in a federal jail ahead of her November trial on charges related to aiding Epstein’s abuse.

I am guessing this only covers civil claims and not these federal charges.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I did read something about the home/address she was living at but will have to refind it if I can.

I know when they wanted to serve her in the civil suits I think her whereabouts were unknown and she was lying low. This article touches on that and it was rumored she was hiding with Borgerson. This article also refreshed me on some of the allegations. Granted we are talking Daily Mail in much of it but it is a CNBC article.

Mystery of Ghislaine Maxwell's whereabouts deepens as Jeffrey Epstein accusers eye his alleged madam

Ghislaine Maxwell in the past was photographed with Jeffrey Epstein socializing with President Donald Trump, and attending the wedding of Chelsea Clinton, whose father, President Bill Clinton, like Trump had been friends with Epstein.

www.cnbc.com

 

[kdg411]

I am guessing this only covers civil claims and not these federal charges.

That's how I understood it as well.

 

[kdg411]

This is a link that has details of her husband and where they lived before she bought the estate in NH. She kept it private to protect him and his children, I believe.

RSBM

She married him in 2016 so what was she protecting them from? Epstein wasn't arrested until 6 July 2019.

 

[Tresir]

RSBM

She married him in 2016 so what was she protecting them from? Epstein wasn't arrested until 6 July 2019.

There were allegations against Epstein well before then though.

ETA the Wiki page is quite explanatory.

Ghislaine Maxwell - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Accounts differ on when Maxwell first met American financier Jeffrey Epstein. According to Epstein's former business partner, Steven Hoffenberg, Robert Maxwell introduced his daughter to Epstein in the late 1980s.[41] The Times reported that Maxwell met Epstein in the early 1990s at a New York party following "a difficult break-up with Count Gianfranco Cicogna Mozzoni" (1962–2012) of the CIGA Hotels clan.[42]

Maxwell had a romantic relationship with Epstein for several years in the early 1990s and remained closely associated with him for decades.[14][40][43] The nature of their relationship remains unclear. In a 2009 deposition, several of Epstein's household employees testified that Epstein referred to her as his "main girlfriend" who also hired, fired, and supervised his staff, starting around 1992.[44] She has also been referred to as the "Lady of the House" by Epstein's staff and as his "aggressive assistant".[45] In a 2003 Vanity Fair profile on Epstein, author Vicky Ward said Epstein referred to Maxwell as "my best friend".[46] Ward also observed that Maxwell seemed "to organize much of his life".[46]

Politico reported that Maxwell and Epstein had friendships with several prominent individuals in elite circles of politics, academia, business and law, including former Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, attorney Alan Dershowitz, and Prince Andrew, Duke of York.[47]


2006 mugshot of Epstein
Maxwell is known for her longstanding friendship[48] with Prince Andrew, and for having escorted him to a "hookers and pimps" social function in New York.[49] She introduced Epstein to Prince Andrew, and the three often socialised together.[50] In 2000, Maxwell and Epstein attended a party thrown by Prince Andrew at the Queen's Sandringham House estate in Norfolk, England, reportedly for Maxwell's 39th birthday.[51] In a November 2019 interview with the BBC, Prince Andrew confirmed that Maxwell and Epstein had attended an event at his invitation, but he denied that it was anything more than a "straightforward shooting weekend".[52]

In 1995, Epstein renamed one of his companies the Ghislaine Corporation; based in Palm Beach, Florida, the company was dissolved in 1998.[44] As a trained helicopter pilot, Maxwell also transported Epstein to his private Caribbean island.[53][3]

In 2008, Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution and served 13 months of an 18-month jail sentence. Following Epstein's release, although Maxwell continued to attend prominent social functions, she and Epstein were no longer seen together publicly.[5]

By late 2015, Maxwell had largely retreated from attending social functions.[5][54]

 

[Guess Who]

RSBM

She married him in 2016 so what was she protecting them from? Epstein wasn't arrested until 6 July 2019.

investigations happened before then and they wanted to question her, but couldn't find her. She was definitely hiding out.