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Ghislaine Maxwell
The latest news and top stories on Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted sex trafficker. Known for her prominent socialite status and association with Jeffrey Epstein, she was a key figure in his sex trafficking operation. As the daughter of media mogul Robert Maxwell, she navigated elite circles. Her responsibilities included recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein. Convicted in 2021, she received a 20-year sentence in 2022 for her role in the conspiracy, reflecting her significant involvement in the abuse.
The releases so far have been heavy on images of Jeffrey Epstein’s homes in New York and the US Virgin Islands, with some photos of celebrities and politicians. Photo: AFP
Sexual harassment and assault

At least 16 files gone from Epstein release site, including 1 with Trump photo

The missing documents were originally available but no longer accessible a day later, with no reason given.

Sexual harassment and assault

Epstein victims angry over gaps and censorship in long-awaited file release

Sexual harassment and assault

Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

United States

Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now

US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.

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A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol last month. Photo: AFP
Sexual harassment and assault

New Epstein photos show Lolita quotes written on woman’s foot and body

Another set of images from the disgraced US financier’s estate has been made public, as the deadline for release of the Epstein files looms.

United States

Trump, Clinton and ex-prince Andrew seen in new photos from Epstein’s estate

Larry Summers and Bill Gates also appear, as well as sex toys, and a condom emblazoned with both Trump’s image and the phrase ‘I’M HUUUGE!’.

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Epstein files to be unsealed under new Trump-signed law

The transcripts to be unsealed could reveal new details in the sex trafficking case and Ghislaine Maxwell’s role.

A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol in Washington last month. Photo: TNS
United States

Judge approves release of Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records

The ruling follows Trump signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring the Justice Department make records public by December 19.

Sexual harassment and assault

US judge orders release of grand jury transcripts in Epstein case

Trump has signed a bill requiring release of all government records involving the convicted sex offender.

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Crime

US Justice Department renews bid to unseal Epstein grand jury materials

Justice Department says a new law - signed by Trump - supersedes prior rulings to keep the highly anticipated transcripts sealed.

A statue depicting US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in Washington in October. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

AI fake audio clip of Trump ‘not releasing’ Epstein files goes viral

A synthetic Trump voice was heard screaming, ‘not releasing the Epstein files’ in the widely circulated, yet, bogus clip.

A banner of Jeffrey Epstein and US President Donald Trump (right) hangs in Grand Park during a protest in downtown Los Angeles, California in August. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

White House defends Trump calling a female reporter ‘piggy’

White House press secretary said Trump ‘gets frustrated with reporters who spread false information’.

Sexual harassment and assault

Trump signs Epstein files bill, setting 30-day clock for public release

Justice Department to release unclassified Epstein-related material after the US president spent months trying to block it.

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Donald Trump

US Congress approves release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump

Measure passes with near-unanimous support after Trump ended his opposition, clearing the way for disclosure of unclassified records.

National Director of World Without Exploitation Lauren Hersh embraces Jeffrey Epstein survivor Liz Stein as they react to the Senate’s passing of the bill to force the release of the files. Photo: Reuters
United States

Ex-US Treasury chief stepping back from public roles over Epstein emails

Larry Summers says he needs to ‘rebuild trust’ after correspondence with sex offender Epstein was revealed in files released by Congress.

Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers in 2024. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

US House pushes forward on Epstein files vote after Trump reversal

The House of Representatives looks all but certain to vote on one of modern America’s most notorious case files.

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In reversal, Trump says House should vote to release the Epstein files

The president’s shift follows a fierce fight within the Republican Party over the files, including an increasingly nasty split with Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Epstein alleged Trump ‘knew about the girls’ in emails released by Democrats

The convicted sex offender said in a message to Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump had ‘spent hours’ with one of the victims at his house.

A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol in Washington. Photo: AFP
Crime

Trump opens door to pardon for Maxwell, says Diddy asked for one

US president’s comments follows music mogul’s four-year sentence and the Supreme Court’s rejection of Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal.

United States

Supreme Court declines to hear Maxwell appeal in Epstein sex trafficking case

Court upholds Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction in Epstein sex trafficking case, igniting political controversy over cover-up claims.

Britain

UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson

Starmer said he would not have appointed Mandelson as US envoy had he known the extent of the envoy’s relationship with the sex offender.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: PA Wire/dpa
Trump administration

Ex-federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over firing

Lawyers for Comey, who was fired in July, say she was let go because her father is a long-time Trump adversary.

Maurene Comey, former assistant US attorney. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

US Democrats release alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein

White House denies authenticity of sexually suggestive letter which alluded to a ‘wonderful secret’.

Sexual harassment and assault

Epstein victims compiling own list of sex abusers: ‘We know the names’

Eight of the women held an emotional news conference at the US Capitol, even as Trump played down what he called a ‘Democrat hoax’.

United States

US House Oversight Committee releases batch of files in Epstein, Maxwell cases

The folders contained hundreds of images of records related to the sex trafficking investigations, as well as video footage and interviews.

Theresa Helm (centre), an abuse victim of Jeffery Epstein, walks with a group of women after they spoke behind closed doors with the House Oversight Committee at the US Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Jeffrey Epstein

House committee subpoenas Epstein’s estate for documents including contacts list

Lawmakers are investigating who among Jeffrey Epstein’s high-powered social circle may have been aware of his sexual abuse of teenage girls.

An image of US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein is projected on to the US Department of Commerce headquarters on July 18. Photo: Getty Images / TNS
Sexual harassment and assault

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre’s memoir to be published months after her death

Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, had said she was part of Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring and exploited by Prince Andrew as a teenager.

Donald Trump

Epstein’s ex Ghislaine Maxwell says she never saw Trump behave inappropriately

The British socialite also told a top US official that she was not aware of any Epstein ‘client list’, a newly released transcript shows.

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