dufus Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 The death of Jeffrey Epstein in a New York prison cell last summer robbed his accusers of a chance for justice and shut down the tantalizing possibility that the secrets of a sordid life spent among the rich and powerful might be revealed. Thursday’s arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell -- almost exactly a year after Epstein was arrested -- suggests a fuller accounting of his acts might yet come. The charges paint Maxwell as a central figure in Epstein’s criminal enterprise. She spent years at his side. He described her as his “best friend.” She was his girlfriend for a time, though their relationship truly deepened in the years Maxwell was organizing his affairs, an arrangement that included running his households and piloting his helicopter. And she stood at the very center of the web of wealthy and powerful figures surrounding Epstein. The network she inherited from her billionaire father, the late British publishing tycoon Robert Maxwell, gave Epstein access to the highest echelons of society. She even introduced Brooklyn-born Epstein to Britain’s Prince Andrew, whose connection to the pedophile has forced the British royal from public duties. What did she see? Whom might she incriminate? Those are just some of the questions a trial might explore. While Maxwell has repeatedly asserted her innocence, investigators and Epstein’s victims say she was the ringleader of the operation that coordinated years of sexual abuse in Florida, New York and beyond. Epstein’s high-powered network means there’s potential for a public reckoning that could tarnish top figures on Wall Street, in corporate America and in Washington. Perhaps more important, a trial would at long last give victims a chance to face at least one of their alleged tormentors. “There is no way for prosecutors to present a case against her without going into all the evidence they had against Epstein, because the charges here are intertwined,” said Jessica Roth, a former federal prosecutor who teaches at Cardozo School of Law in New York. “The original indictment against Jeffrey Epstein made it clear that he didn’t act alone and that the government had evidence that other people were also involved.” Maxwell, a onetime British socialite, was arrested at home in Bradford, New Hampshire, and could face as long as 35 years behind bars if convicted. A judge ordered her held in jail at least until she appears in court in New York, where she is charged. Her lawyer declined to comment. Prosecutors described Maxwell as one of the “villains” at the center of Epstein’s exploitation of girls, saying she lured them into his clutches. She helped “normalize” the sexual abuse by her presence as a mature woman and by feigning interest in and friendship with the girls, Audrey Strauss, the acting U.S. attorney in Manhattan, said at a news conference. Critical Role’ Maxwell played a “critical role” in helping Epstein identify, befriend and groom minor victims for abuse, Strauss said. The investigation is “ongoing,” she added. Where that investigation will lead is uncertain -- at least to the public. Maxwell may choose not to fight the charges and could agree to cooperate in the U.S. probe, opening up new avenues of inquiry for the government. Prosecutors may also turn their sights on others. Investigators in New York still seek to interview Andrew, whom Maxwell introduced to Epstein; the prince’s lawyers have rejected U.S. claims that he’s refusing to talk, and Andrew denies any wrongdoing. Should Maxwell take her case to trial, the government will be forced to disclose much of the evidence it’s amassed. Epstein’s death last year in prison, which authorities ruled a suicide, appeared at the time to put an end to such a possibility. Now, as the case against Maxwell moves forward, at least some of the questions will be answered. Is Maxwell innocent, as she’s repeatedly said? If not, why did she aid Epstein -- and how? How many girls and women did Epstein abuse? Did his scheme have help from lawyers or accountants? Did he or others try to buy the victims’ silence? What went on at Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands? There are other mysteries. Why did federal prosecutors in Florida in 2008 allow Epstein to plead guilty to relatively minor felony charges of procuring an underage girl for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute? That plea deal, which they’ve defended as appropriate, came after the government identified dozens of girls he was suspected of abusing. And why are prosecutors from the public-corruption unit in the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office now assigned to the case? That suggests a public official may be under investigation, said former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti. source Queen and Donald Trump hold phone call ahead of American Independence Day Alan Dershowitz Denied Access To Epstein Docs As Judge Orders Destruction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 she has 3 known passports and at the very least 20 million dollars socked away where the government cannot get to it to take it away, she can either hire a good lawyer to cut a deal or will get off with no real jail time by selling them some bigger fishes than herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dufus Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 very big fish .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennis Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, dMog said: she has 3 known passports and at the very least 20 million dollars socked away where the government cannot get to it to take it away, she can either hire a good lawyer to cut a deal or will get off with no real jail time by selling them some bigger fishes than herself. No doubt, but the same argument could have been made for her best friend and business associate Jeffrey Epstein. We saw how well that worked out for Epstein. Reports concluded that he committed suicide. I wonder what Maxwell's frame of mind is right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Bring popcorn folks, because this is nothing but just a show. If the rumors of her being Israeli intelligence are true and she controls Epstein for the purpose of blackmailing powerful perverted men. I would bet nothing happens to her. All of a sudden victims get hush settlement payments or get "Silenced" permanently and case(s) fall apart. Too many powerful men involved. the worse that could happen is Ghislaine get's "Suicided" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dufus Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 maybe after T .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennis Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 19 hours ago, ghost said: Bring popcorn folks, because this is nothing but just a show. If the rumors of her being Israeli intelligence are true and she controls Epstein for the purpose of blackmailing powerful perverted men. I would bet nothing happens to her. All of a sudden victims get hush settlement payments or get "Silenced" permanently and case(s) fall apart. Too many powerful men involved. the worse that could happen is Ghislaine get's "Suicided" Bring the popcorn folks. Indeed. First time I ever heard of a Maxwell - Mossad connection rumor. Whether true or just wild speculation, it's an interesting proposition. Heck, the Royal family has already taken some body blows over reportedly close ties to Epstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 5 hours ago, tennis said: Bring the popcorn folks. Indeed. First time I ever heard of a Maxwell - Mossad connection rumor. Whether true or just wild speculation, it's an interesting proposition. Heck, the Royal family has already taken some body blows over reportedly close ties to Epstein. I think, I first heard of this on Joe Rogan's Show on YouTube. I can't remember which episode that was on. Again, I am just sharing what i heard and i am not promoting conspiracy theories. I can't and won't post any links, but i am sure you can manage to find additional info on this. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Thunder Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 This is like a Fifty Shades & a bond movie in one story... I had to read that twice just to understand & imagine all the characters & props mentioned... copters, private islands, royal family That would be a good topic for documentaries and movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dufus Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 James Comey’s daughter named to Jeffrey Epstein prosecution team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennis Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 19 hours ago, dufus said: James Comey’s daughter named to Jeffrey Epstein prosecution team It's hard to hold back on this post, it can be worked from so many angles. Somehow, along the way, the Epstein prosecution team lost it's valuable asset. Not sure we can applaud any of those providing a suicidal Epstein with protection from himself or others. The above post (link) is associated with Jeffery Epstein and is dated July 8, 2019. It should not be confused with the current prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell. The Epstein prosecution was, at that time, under the control of Geoffrey Berman, the US Attorney for the Southern District of NY (SDNY). Berman was recently replaced by Audrey Strauss, acting United States SDNY. Under Strauss, the USDOJ promptly took steps to charge and arrest Maxwell. In part, an SDNY Tweet said: Acting USA Strauss: As alleged, Ghislaine Maxwell facilitated, aided, and participated in acts of sexual abuse of minors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dufus Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 going to be interesting ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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