Ms. Maxwell, who conspired with Jeffrey Epstein in a sex-trafficking scheme, argued that she had been denied a fair trial. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Human Trafficking”
U.S. Says Ex-C.E.O. of Abercrombie Is Fit for Trial, Despite Diagnosis
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2025
The former chief executive, Michael S. Jeffries, was charged with running an international sex-trafficking ring. An earlier ruling found that he could not be tried because he had Alzheimer’s. Source: New York Times
Who is Andrew Farkas, Who Owned a Marina With Jeffrey Epstein?
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2025
The billionaire real estate developer’s relationship with Mr. Epstein is in the spotlight, with the release of emails and images of Mr. Epstein’s private home in the Caribbean. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Says She Will Ask a Court to Free Her From Prison
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2025
In a court filing, a lawyer for the onetime companion of the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein said she would seek to be released from her minimum-security federal lockup. Source: New York Times
Ex-Wall Street Star Accused of Abusing Women in Penthouse Sex ‘Dungeon’
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2025
Federal prosecutors say Howard Rubin, who faces sex trafficking charges, took victims to his apartment, where a bedroom was painted red, soundproofed and fitted with devices to use on the women. Source: New York Times
R. Kelly, R&B Star Who Long Evaded Justice, Is Sentenced to 30 Years
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
The prison term marks the culmination of Mr. Kelly’s stunning downfall. In court, the women he victimized gave wrenching accounts. “I don’t know if I’ll ever be whole,” one said. Source: New York Times
Hochul and Zeldin Will Face Off in the Fall
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul cruised to victory in the Democratic race but could face a tough fight in November. Source: New York Times
Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Aiding Epstein’s Abuse
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2022
Prosecutors said the harm inflicted by Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-abuse scheme was “incalculable.” A victim said she was driven to attempt suicide. Ms. Maxwell plans to appeal, and did not apologize. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Faces Sentencing Tuesday as Epstein’s Confidante and Enabler
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2022
Defense lawyers have argued that Ghislaine Maxwell became the primary target in the sex-abuse case only after Jeffrey Epstein killed himself. Source: New York Times
Prosecutors Ask That Ghislaine Maxwell Spend at Least 30 Years in Prison
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
Ms. Maxwell, who will be sentenced next week, showed an “utter lack of remorse” for helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and abuse girls, federal prosecutors told a judge. Source: New York Times
Maxwell Tells Stories of Mistreatment in Bid for a Lighter Sentence
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2022
A memo to the judge who will decide her punishment says her privileged-but-sad upbringing made her vulnerable to Epstein. Source: New York Times
Juror’s Error Did Not Affect Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict, Judge Rules
By Gotham Rex on April 1, 2022
The juror’s statements to the media had clouded the sex-trafficking conviction of Ms. Maxwell, a longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein. Source: New York Times
Sarah Lawrence Cult Jury Hears From Key Witness: ‘I Became a Prostitute’
By Gotham Rex on March 25, 2022
Claudia Drury offered an inside account of how, she said, Lawrence V. Ray controlled her and other college students. Source: New York Times
Accused Leader in Sarah Lawrence Cult Case Is Set to Stand Trial
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2022
For about 10 years, Lawrence V. Ray abused and extorted a group of his daughter’s classmates at the college, prosecutors say. Source: New York Times
2 Men Sentenced in Sex-Trafficking Ring That Preyed on Teenage Girls
By Gotham Rex on February 10, 2022
Five members of a family-run operation trafficked girls between Mexico and Queens and pushed them into prostitution. Source: New York Times