Judged since November 29 for sex crimes, Ghislaine Maxwell should know her fate by Christmas, if the jurors, whose deliberations began last night, manage to unanimously agree.
Ghislaine Maxwell, who was portrayed by the prosecutor as being “a sophisticated predator who knew very well what she was doing”, is accused of having been an accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein between 1994 and 2004. It was she who allegedly put in places the system of recruiting young girls, which the billionaire sexually abused.
The trial, which was to last until January, may find a quicker conclusion. After three weeks of debates, the jurors began their deliberation on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the end of the day and must resume them this Tuesday morning. However, if the jurors cannot come to an agreement, the trial will be called off and start anew.
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty
Since the debates began, four women have testified against the daughter of former media mogul Robert Maxwell. Two of these witnesses also affirmed that Ghislaine Maxwell, had encouraged them to lavish massages on Jeffrey Epstein, these ending in sexual acts.
Testimonies questioned by the defense. These four witnesses “all changed their version when the Epstein fund was opened,” she said, referring to an official mechanism for reparations drawn from the billionaire’s fortune after his death.
For her part, the former companion of Jeffrey Epstein refused to testify. She said on Friday, December 17: “Your honor, the prosecution has not provided evidence beyond a reasonable doubt, so I do not need to testify. “
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to all counts, for which she faces up to a total of 80 years in prison, including a maximum of 40 years for trafficking in minors.