Epstein Confidante Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested

Jeffrey Epstein confidant Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested by the FBI in Bedford, New Hampshire, on Epstein-related charges.

“Maxwell assisted, facilitated and contributed to Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minor girls by, among other things, helping Epstein to recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse victims,” the indictment reads. “The victims were as young as 14.”

“In particular, between in or about 1994 and in or about 1997, Maxwell was in an intimate relationship with Epstein and also was paid by Epstein to manage his various properties.”

Maxwell was staying in France to avoid extradition to the US, as French law forbids those holding citizenship from being extradited to other countries.₁

The indictment also says that Maxwell “knowingly made false material declarations” to federal investigators.

In 2016, Maxwell gave a deposition in a civil case in Manhattan federal court that included questions about Epstein.

Said the indictment:

Question: Did Jeffrey Epstein have a scheme to recruit underage girls for sexual massages? If you know.

Maxwell: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Question: List all the people under the age of 18 that you interacted with at any of Jeffrey’s properties?

Maxwell: I’m not aware of anybody that I interacted with, other than obviously [the plaintiff] who was 17 at this point.

In another Q&A, Maxwell also said that she was “unaware” Epstein was having sex with anyone but her.

Question: Were you aware of the presence of sex toys or devices used in sexual activities in Mr. Epstein’s Palm Beach house?

Maxwell: No, not that I recall. …

Question: Do you know whether Mr. Epstein possessed sex toys or devices used in sexual activities?

Maxwell: No.

Question: Other than yourself and the blond and brunette that you have identified as having been involved in three-way sexual activities, with whom did Mr. Epstein have sexual activities?

Maxwell: I wasn’t aware that he was having sexual activities with anyone when I was with him other than myself.

Question: I want to be sure that I’m clear. Is it your testimony that in the 1990s and 2000s, you were not aware that Mr. Epstein was having sexual activities with anyone other than yourself and the blond and brunette on those few occasions when they were involved with you?

Maxwell: That is my testimony, that is correct. …

Question: Is it your testimony that you’ve never given anybody a massage?

Maxwell: I have not given anyone a massage.

Question: You never gave Mr. Epstein a massage, is that your testimony?

Maxwell: That is my testimony.

Question: You never gave [Minor Victim-2] a massage is your testimony?

Maxwell: I never gave [Minor Victim-2] a massage.₂

In May a new book claimed that Bill Clinton had an affair with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged madam.

The New York Post reported: