Women who accused Ghislaine Maxwell of enabling abuse gave statements denouncing her “heinous” crimes.
Maxwell, 58 was charged with six criminal counts, including four related to transporting minors for illegal sexual acts and two for perjury. Prosecutors argued at the hearing against Maxwell’s bid for bail, describing her as an extreme flight risk.Article content continued
Alison Moe, a federal prosecutor, said the government’s investigation is ongoing, but did not currently anticipate seeking an amended indictment expanding the charges against Maxwell. “Without Ghislaine, Jeffrey could not have done what he did,” an unidentified accuser said in a statement. Prosecutors said her wealth and multiple citizenships – American, French and British – also supported the need for detention.
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