Jeffrey Epstein Confidante Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Sex Trafficking Case
A judge announced the sentence on June 28, six months after a jury found the British socialite. Maxwell, 60, was convicted of conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, conspiracy to transport minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, as well as two counts of perjury.
During the sentencing hearing, a number of victims read impact statements. After hearing their comments, Maxwell said in part, "It is hard for me to address the court after hearing the pain and anguish based on statements we have heard today. I want to acknowledge their suffering." "I also want to acknowledge I have been convicted with helping Jeffrey Epstein with his crimes," she continued. "It is the greatest regret of my life that I ever met Jeffrey Epstein."Prosecutors had sought a minimum sentence of 30 years in prison and a maximum of 55, writing June 23 that she played an "instrumental role in the horrific sexual abuse of multiple young teenage girls.
"As part of a disturbing agreement with Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell identified, groomed, and abused multiple victims, while she enjoyed a life of extraordinary luxury and privilege," the memorandum filed stated, per. "Instead of showing even a hint of acceptance of responsibility, the defendant makes a desperate attempt to cast blame wherever else she can."
Prosecutors also wrote in their memo that Maxwell should pay the maximum fine of $750,000, noting that despite her reporting she has almost no assets, she previously told the court she had $22 million.
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