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Jury finds Ghislane Maxwell guilty on 5 of 6 charges in sex trafficking trial

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A New York jury found British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts related to her role in sex trafficking of minors for her former partner, Jeffrey Epstein.

Prosecutors argued Maxwell and Epstein conspired to set up a scene to lure young girls into sexual relationships with Epstein from 1994 to 2004.

Four women testified during the trial that Epstein abused them and that Maxwell facilitated the abuse. The victims also said Maxwell sometimes participated in the abuse.

Meanwhile, Maxwell’s lawyers said she was a “scapegoat” for Epstein’s actions.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney on the case praised the victims who came forward and attributed the guilty verdict to their bravery.

Maxwell faces up to 65 years in prison.

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