The following article contains references to sexual assault, child abuse, and suicide.
Few duos are as infamous asJeffrey EpsteinandGhislaine Maxwell.
Epstein’s social demise started as early as 2006 when he faced charges of soliciting prostitution.
These days, it’s impossible to hear Maxwell and Epstein’s names without experiencing some degree of horror.
To say that it was complicated is an understatement.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.
Her father, Robert Maxwell, a U.K. media mogul, was the reason Ghislaine ran in high circles.
Thanks to a friend, she became acquainted with Epstein soon after her arrival in New York.
This only came to light after he died in a boating accident in November 1991.
Suddenly, Maxwell’s shiny New York life and social status were in peril.
She had to move into a tiny apartment, and her future seemed uncertain.
It was during this time Epstein came to her rescue, according toThe Guardian.
The two of them grew close pretty quickly.
By the time 1992 rolled around, speculation was rife that Maxwell and Epstein were a couple.
Epstein was worth anestimated $559 million, and Maxwell’s own family riches were long gone.
Several witnesses supported Pomerantz’s statement.
Some of this money wasused to buy a $7.35 million helicopter.
Hay is of the opinion that Maxwell and Epstein’s relationship was always more transactional than it was romantic.
“Jeffrey liked to ‘collect’ people.
The fact she could produce someone such as Prince Andrew made her a star in his eyes.”
… She was his crutch."
“They were not some loved-up couple,” he claimed.
“There was multiple pictures, nude photos,” she testified (via Independent).
The deal wasn’t as simple as it sounded, however.
“There were some strings attached.
Giuffre did not take them up on their offer.
“She mentioned to me she was going to be the lady of the house.
Respect [guests'] privacy.”
Alessi also testified that Maxwell told him that he was not allowed to make eye contact with Epstein.
She would book flights, oversee finances, and hire employees.
She revealed that she was terrified of getting kicked out of the house with no means of returning home.
Kate also testified that Maxwell asked her to refer some of her friends for Epstein.
Privately, the two remained close.
“You have done nothing wrong and i [would] urge you to start acting like it.
go outside, head high, not as an [escaping] convict.
deal with it,” one of his emails to her read (viaCosmopolitan).
Her testimony during the deposition didn’t do her any favors when she faced sex trafficking charges in 2020.
Maxwell vehemently denied the allegations, calling Giuffre a liar.
This was the beginning of the end for Epstein and Maxwell.
Hedied by suicidea little over a month after his arrest while awaiting trial.
Maxwell, meanwhile, was living on borrowed time.
With Epstein no longer around to be held accountable for his crimes, authorities focused their attention on her.
“She did not sound guilty, ashamed, or alarmed, but merely dismissive.
Instead, they were subjected to their worst nightmares.
Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison after the guilty verdict.
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