Gislane Maxwell: Jurors Find Socialist Guilty on Five Sex Trafficking Trials
A hearing of Gislane Maxwell’s sentence in a New York court is now under way, with the British secular figure facing 55 years in prison.
Maxwell, 60, was found guilty on December 29 by a federal jury on five charges, including sex trafficking to recruit and cut four girls between 1994 and 2004 for having sex with her ex-boyfriend and “crime partner” Jeffrey Epstein.
In setting the guidelines for the verdict, Judge Alison Nathan called Maxwell’s criminal activity “extensive” and rejected the claim that she could not afford fines.
The chained Maxwell was joined in court by members of her family, as well as several of her victims, who wrote statements of influence to be read before sentencing. One such statement came from Virginia Juffre, who accused Maxwell of “opening the door to hell” by introducing her and others to Epstein.
Federal prosecutors have demanded a sentence of 30 to 55 years for Maxwell, who was convicted of recruiting and trimming 14-year-old girls to be abused by Epstein.
Maxwell’s lawyers said on Saturday that the socialist had been placed under surveillance for suicide, although he was not at risk of self-harm.
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The statement of the victim Virginia Juffre, read by her lawyer
Following Kate’s remarks, Virginia’s lawyer Juffre read part of her statement about the victim’s impact because she was not physically present in court.
“I want to be clear: without a doubt, Jeffrey Epstein was a terrible pedophile. But I met him only because of you, “she wrote.
“You used your femininity to pursue us. You could have stopped the rapes.
“I grew up in a woman who, in her best days, felt she was making a difference. If you get out of jail, I’ll make sure you don’t do it again.
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Victim Kate: Ghislaine’s lack of remorse is the latest insult
The next victim to go to court was Kate, who was identified only by her own name.
“No one should be protected from the consequences of their actions,” she said.
“Gislane’s lack of remorse is the latest insult.”
She continued: “Today, for the first time, I stand with my sisters to say that it is enough.
“I do not enjoy being part of a world where this is necessary. Stop Gislain. I couldn’t do it alone. “
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Annie Farmer makes a statement about the impact of the victim
The first victim to go to court was Annie Farmer, who described her long-standing efforts to “erase” Maxwell and Epstein’s crimes from her mind.
After Judge Nathan intervened to ask Ms. Farmer to slow down, she said, “The magical effects of the trauma are undeniable.”
She described learning that her sister was also a victim of Epstein and Maxwell, saying, “While my family watched her become more isolated and physically ill, there was nothing we could do.”
Addressing the judge, Ms. Farmer said: “Think of the continuing suffering of her victims. Weigh the systemic effects of its actions.
“Her lack of remorse created the need for many of us to start a long struggle for justice.
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Maxwell was “indifferent” to the victims’ suffering, the prosecutor said
AUSA Moe went on to ask, “What kind of woman teaches a 14-year-old girl how a middle-aged man likes to have his penis touched?
“She was indifferent to the suffering of others. She’s been doing it for years. ”
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The prosecution argues for a maximum sentence
Assistant Attorney General Alison Moe is now addressing the court with the prosecution’s argument as to why Maxwell should receive a severe sentence between 30 and 55 years.
She called what Maxwell did to his victims “indescribable”, adding: “Their pain is real and it matters.
“These girls were just children. Maxwell used their dreams as a tool to abuse them.
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Maxwell will do well
Judge Nathan confirmed that she would impose a fine on Maxwell following disputes between the defense, including a $ 10 million will from Epstein’s property.
“We don’t know if there will be any money left,” Maxwell’s lawyer said, according to Inner City Press.
The judge concluded that she was “unconvinced” that Maxwell was poor, noting that she reported $ 22 million in assets when she asked for bail.
The court is now on lunch break until 1 p.m.
“When we return, I will hear from the parties what they say is a reasonable sentence for Mrs Maxwell,” Judge Nathan said.
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Judge calls Maxwell’s criminal activity “extended”
“I find that the defendant’s criminal activity was extensive,” Judge Nathan told the court.
She also described Maxwell as Epstein’s “number two,” and the “lady” of his house denied her claim that she had not led another criminal.
As such, the judge said he found that the strengthening of the sentence for undue influence was being applied.
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The judge agreed to apply the 2003 sentencing guidelines
In the defense’s victory, Judge Nathan agreed that the 2003 sentencing guidelines should apply.
“The ex post facto control date is the last date of the crime’s conduct,” she said after long talks back and forth when the conspiracy ended.
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In photos: Arrivals in court
Sarah Ransom and Elizabeth Stein, victims of Jeffrey Epstein, arrive for Maxwell’s sentence
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The victim, Annie Farmer (left), arrives in court with her lawyer
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Brad Edwards, a lawyer representing the victims, arrives in Manhattan court for Maxwell’s sentence
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Maxwell’s lawyer, Bobby Sternheim, arrives in court
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The judge turned to the guidelines for the sentence
After dismissing each of the defense’s objections, Judge Nathan accepted the report before sentencing and said it would remain in print.
She then turned to the sentencing guidelines, noting that the U.S. Probation Service had recommended 20 years.
In the request for at least 30 years, prosecutors had previously argued that the Probation Service’s recommendation did not take into account the cases of two additional women who were proven to be victims during her four-week trial just before Christmas, although they were not named. in the original indictment against Maxwell.
In court on Tuesday, Maxwell’s lawyer, Christian Everdel, told the judge: “We claim that the applicable guidelines are a matter for the jury, according to the ex post facto clause. The government does not commit to our arguments. When was the criminal behavior stopped? It’s up to the jury to decide. “
Assistant Attorney General Alison Moe responded by saying that the defendant bears the burden of proof in determining when the conspiracy ended.
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