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Ghislaine Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell

British socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein

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  • Aug 25

    US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell bid to overturn 20-year prison sentence

    A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Ghislaine Maxwell, leaving her 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking in place.

  • Jun 11

    Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein used knowledge of his affairs to pressure him, but denies any wrongdoing

    The Microsoft co-founder told House investigators that Jeffrey Epstein tried to exploit his marital infidelities to force a renewed relationship, while insisting he never witnessed any criminal conduct.

  • May 30

    Ex-AG Pam Bondi Deflects Trump Questions in Closed-Door Epstein Files Testimony, Democrats Say

    Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions about President Donald Trump during a closed-door congressional interview on Friday, as lawmakers probe the Justice Department's botched release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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