In the first hearing in the closely watched case, lawyers for the Duke of York argued that the lawsuit was baseless and legally dubious. Source: New York Times
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Virginia Giuffre Files Lawsuit Accusing Prince Andrew of Rape
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Ms. Giuffre, one of the most outspoken of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers, said in a lawsuit that Andrew, the Duke of York, had sexually abused her when she was 17. Source: New York Times
Jeffrey Epstein Victims Fund Paid Out About $121 Million
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
The administrator of the fund said she wanted to approve the final awards before Tuesday — the second anniversary of Mr. Epstein’s death. Source: New York Times
Jail Guards Charged in Epstein Suicide Could Avoid Prosecution
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2021
Two jail guards accused of browsing the internet and napping while Jeffrey Epstein killed himself reached a deal with prosecutors. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Charged With Sex Trafficking of 14-Year-Old Girl
By Gotham Rex on March 29, 2021
A new indictment accuses Ms. Maxwell of paying a victim of her longtime associate Jeffrey Epstein. Source: New York Times
Leon Black to Step Down as MoMA Chairman
By Gotham Rex on March 26, 2021
In the wake of protests from artists and activists over his ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the investor agreed not to stand for re-election in June. Source: New York Times
Judge Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s $28.5 Million Bail Proposal
By Gotham Rex on December 28, 2020
The British socialite, charged with assisting Jeffrey Epstein in his abuse of girls, had called jail conditions “intolerable.” Prosecutors said she has her own shower, TV and computers. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Calls Jail Oppressive. Prosecutors Say She Has It Easy.
By Gotham Rex on December 18, 2020
Ms. Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has asked to be released on $28.5 million bond as she awaits trial on federal charges. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Deposition Is Released
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2020
Ms. Maxwell, who fought to keep the deposition secret, repeatedly denied that she helped Jeffrey Epstein recruit, groom and sexually abuse teenage girls. Source: New York Times
Trump’s Warm Words for Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘I Just Wish Her Well’
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2020
The president’s comments about Ms. Maxwell, who is charged with luring girls into Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit, drew new attention to Mr. Trump’s friendship with Mr. Epstein. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Is Denied Bail by Judge Who Calls Her a Flight Risk
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2020
The longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein has been charged with helping him recruit, groom and ultimately sexually abuse girls as young as 14. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Tried to Hide When F.B.I. Knocked, Prosecutors Say
By Gotham Rex on July 13, 2020
On the day of her arrest, Ms. Maxwell, a longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer the door and fled to another room, according to a new court filing. Source: New York Times
The Case Against Ghislaine Maxwell
By Gotham Rex on July 13, 2020
The socialite linked with Jeffrey Epstein is expected to appear in court Tuesday to face charges of facilitating the abuse of teenage girls. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell, Associate of Jeffrey Epstein, Is Arrested
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2020
Ms. Maxwell was accused of helping Mr. Epstein to recruit, groom and then sexually abuse girls, one as young as 14. Source: New York Times
Prince Andrew and U.S. Prosecutor in Nasty Dispute Over Epstein Case
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2020
The spat over whether the prince is willing to help in a sex-trafficking inquiry escalated, with a top federal prosecutor effectively calling the British royal a liar. Source: New York Times