Ghislaine Maxwell
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Ghislaine Maxwell

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Convicted Sex Trafficker, Socialite

British socialite and convicted sex trafficker. Daughter of media proprietor Robert Maxwell. Found guilty on five of six counts related to recruiting and grooming minors for Epstein.

1961-12-25

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Elon Musk
Elon Musk
social2014

Photographed together at 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar party. Musk claimed Maxwell photobombed him and he did not know her well.

Associated with Maxwell through Epstein's operations, allegedly involved in recruitment and other activities.

Long-standing friendship. Maxwell introduced Andrew to Epstein. The famous photo of Andrew with Virginia Giuffre was taken at Maxwell's London residence.

Robert Maxwell is the father of Ghislaine Maxwell.

Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein
social2006

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein shared a deeply intertwined relationship spanning decades, marked by personal, professional, and criminal allegations. Their connection began in the early 1990s, reportedly around 1991, after Maxwell moved to New York following the death of her father, Robert Maxwell. Epstein, a financier with mysterious wealth, became a central figure in her life, with sources indicating they dated briefly before transitioning into a close professional and social partnership. Maxwell is often described as Epstein’s confidante and, according to court documents, an alleged facilitator of his sex trafficking network. They were frequently seen together at high-profile events in locations such as New York, Palm Beach, and London, including at Epstein’s properties like his Upper East Side mansion and Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Flight logs from Epstein’s private jet, dubbed the 'Lolita Express,' show Maxwell as a frequent passenger, with over 300 documented flights between 1995 and 2006, often accompanying Epstein and young women. Financially, Maxwell received significant sums from Epstein, including a reported $30 million in transfers between 1999 and 2007, as revealed in 2021 court filings. They shared legal representation and associates, notably attorney Alan Dershowitz, who defended both in various cases. Victim testimonies, including those of Virginia Giuffre in the Giuffre v. Maxwell case, allege Maxwell recruited and groomed underage girls for Epstein, with Giuffre stating in a 2015 deposition, 'Ghislaine was the one who brought me to Jeffrey.' Epstein, in a 2005 police interview, described Maxwell as a 'close friend' who managed his properties. News investigations by outlets like the Miami Herald have detailed their joint role in an alleged trafficking ring, with Maxwell named over 1,000 times in Epstein-related court documents released between 2019 and 2024. Their connection ended with Epstein’s arrest in 2019 and death in August 2019, though Maxwell’s 2021 conviction for sex trafficking cemented their documented criminal association.

Department of Justice is handling documents related to Maxwell's involvement in sex trafficking cases.

East 71st Street Mansion
East 71st Street Mansion
travelMultiple occasions, 1990s-2010s

Visited and managed operations at this NYC property, according to court filings and witness accounts.

FBI
FBI
legal

Mentioned in FBI emails as a potential co-conspirator in the Epstein case.

Maxwell attended Clinton Global Initiative events. Photographed together at multiple occasions.

Ghislaine Maxwell is currently incarcerated at FPC Bryan following her conviction for sex trafficking in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

Social connection through Epstein's events and travel, with Maxwell part of the same social network.

Social connection through meetings and events with Epstein, where Maxwell was often present.

Maxwell also kept an apartment near Epstein's Paris residence.

Adriana Ross
Adriana Ross
business

Associated with Maxwell through Epstein's operations, allegedly involved in facilitating activities for the trafficking network.

Social connection through Epstein and Maxwell, attending events and gatherings together.

Social connection through Epstein and Maxwell, attending events and gatherings together.

Social connection through Epstein's circle, with Maxwell involved in related social interactions.

Social connection through Epstein's network, with Maxwell present at related events.

Frequent visitor to the island according to witness testimony and flight logs.

Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre
legal2000-2002

Named Maxwell as her primary recruiter and abuser. Maxwell was convicted based partly on Giuffre's testimony.

Palm Beach Residence
Palm Beach Residence
travelMultiple occasions, 1990s-2010s

Visited and allegedly recruited victims at this location, as detailed in legal proceedings.

Photographed together at multiple social events. Some joint flights documented in logs. After Maxwell's arrest, Trump wished her well publicly.

Social connection through Epstein's circle, with Maxwell present at events involving Dubin and his wife.

Ghislaine Maxwell was detained at this facility during her trial and legal proceedings related to the Epstein case.

Staley's emails referenced Maxwell in communications about Epstein.

Both worked together in recruiting young women through modeling industry connections.

Melania Trump
Melania Trump
social2002

The 2026 DOJ document release revealed a 2002 email context involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Melania Trump, indicating they moved in overlapping social circles in New York during the early 2000s.

Frequent passenger on Epstein's aircraft according to flight logs.

Victim who claimed Maxwell was involved in recruiting her for Epstein's trafficking network.

Associate and Alleged Facilitator

Lesley Groff
Lesley Groff
business

Worked as an assistant to Epstein, closely associated with Maxwell in managing schedules and activities related to recruitment.

Social connection through Epstein, with Maxwell often present at events involving Wexner's circle.

Sarah Kellen
employment

Both worked for Epstein and allegedly coordinated in recruiting and scheduling.

Social connection through fashion and celebrity events where Maxwell and Epstein were part of the same social circle.

Maxwell Trial Verdict

court-recordofficial2021-12-29