Epstein/Maxwell Timeline

Epstein/Maxwell Timeline On 12/6/18, FBI NY initiated a child sex trafficking case after SDNY contacted FBI regarding several victims that had been sexually abused by JE in the mid-2000s. Epstein was indicted on 7/2/19 and arrested on 7/6/19 for Child sex trafficking and conspiracy. Residential NYC SW on 7/6. Arrested Arrest 7/6/18 at Terterboro airport, NJ. Another NYC SW on 7/11 and LSJ SW on 8/12. NY notified JE found dead in his cell on 8/10. FBI open death invest 8/12/19-12/5/22. GM: Ghislaine Maxwell was first mentioned in the case file 4/23/19. GM was indicted on 6/29/20 and arrested 7/2/20. Trial began on 11/28/21. She was convicted on 12/29/21 of 5 out of 6 counts, including 1ct sex traff minor, transport minor with intent to engage in crim sex activity, and 3ct conspiracy. (Not sustained ict enticing a minor). She was sentenced on 6/28/22 to 20 years. Appeals window closes 4/10/25. Trial: Gov exhibits included message pad (black contact book) excerpts, birth certs