Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial began Monday, as the 59-year-old former socialite is charged with six counts of sexual exploitation. With her former companion Jeffrey Epstein dead, many see Maxwell as his proxy in the Manhattan courtroom.
Depending on the jury’s decision, she could be held responsible for the sex-trafficking network that the pair allegedly used to abuse minors. If Maxwell is convicted on all six charges, she could face up to 70 years in prison. Maxwell has denied involvement in the alleged crimes.
