Ghislaine Maxwell, who is suspected of complicity in child abuse by American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, must wait for her lawsuit in the cell. According to the judge, Epstein’s right hand is a flight hazard.
Maxwell appeared in court today via a video link and said he was innocent. The first session is scheduled for July 12, 2021.
Of British socialite is suspected of six crimes, all related to Epstein’s sex crimes. He committed suicide in his cell in New York last summer.
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Maxwell, 58, was in New Hampshire in early July arrested. Her lawyers hoped that she would be released temporarily against a $ 5 million bail to prevent infection with the corona virus in prison.
The judge said that given her age and health, there is no increased risk of infection with the virus for Maxwell. While the chance that she would flee is “too big” according to the judge. Maxwell is said to have many connections abroad and multiple passports. The prosecution previously called her “extremely dangerous to escape”.
Teenage girls
Maxwell has been charged with recruiting teenage girls for Epstein between 1994 and 1997. The minors were allegedly invited by her to Epstein’s New York, Palm Beach or Santa Fe homes to massage him. In doing so, he is said to have abused the girls. Maxwell would have been there in some cases.
The trial is expected to take three weeks, the prosecution said. If convicted of Maxwell, she could face up to 35 years in prison.
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