Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Begins
Opening statements are set to begin in the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell
Opening arguments are expected to begin Monday in the federal sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the once prominent socialite who stands accused of helping disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein exploit and abuse multiple girls, including one as young as 14, over nearly a decade.
In the aftermath of Epstein's apparent death by suicide in 2019, the highly anticipated trial is seen as the government's best, and perhaps last, opportunity to secure a conviction for his alleged crimes.
Attorneys are expected to present their opening statements as soon as a jury is empaneled. -snip