British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping American financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.
Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty on five of six counts, as US Correspondent Emma Murphy reportshas been convicted of helping American financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.
"I want to commend the bravery of the girls – now grown women – who stepped out of the shadows and into the courtroom.During testimony, Maxwell was described as a central component to Epstein’s plans by luring young girls to massage rooms to be molested by the disgraced financier.Prosecutors called her the “lady of the house” from 1994 to 2004 - during that time, Maxwell was romantically involved with and then later worked for Epstein.
Annie Farmer told the court that Maxwell told her to undress for a massage and was left “frozen” after the socialite rubbed her breasts. Ms Farmer added: “I was surprised. I wanted so badly to get off the table and have this massage be done. I was fearful… I had this sense that Epstein could see me.”