Ghislaine Maxwell
Convicted sex trafficker serving 20 years; Epstein's closest associate and primary recruiter; Supreme Court declined appeal Oct 2025; transferred to minimum-security Texas facility; seeking Trump clemency.
Also known as: G-Max
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Ghislaine Maxwell appears in 20,500 case documents, 1,157 flight log entries, and 167 email records in the Epstein files.
Born December 25, 1961, in Maisons-Laffitte, France, the youngest of nine children of media baron Robert Maxwell. After her father's mysterious death at sea in November 1991, she relocated to New York City, becoming Jeffrey Epstein's romantic partner and closest operational associate. Pilot Larry Visoski testified at trial that Maxwell was Epstein's "Number 2" -- managing his households, properties, and travel logistics across the New York townhouse, Palm Beach estate, Zorro Ranch, and Little St. James island. Maxwell was arrested in July 2020, convicted on five counts of sex trafficking and related charges in December 2021, and sentenced in June 2022 to 20 years in federal prison.
Her projected release date is 17 July 2037. The trial established that Maxwell personally recruited and groomed minors for Epstein's abuse from the early 1990s through the mid-2000s, instructed young women on how to perform sexual acts, and participated in abuse herself. On 17 September 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld all five convictions and the 20-year sentence. On 6 October 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear her appeal, exhausting her standard appellate options. In August 2025, Maxwell was transferred from FCI Tallahassee to the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, a move that drew criticism over concerns about preferential treatment.
In December 2025, Maxwell filed a pro se habeas corpus petition seeking to vacate her conviction, citing what she described as substantial new evidence. In a February 2026 closed-door congressional deposition, her attorney stated Maxwell was prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump. Maxwell appealed publicly for clemency in February 2026. No clemency has been granted as of March 2026.
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Background
Ghislaine Maxwell was born December 25, 1961, in Maisons-Laffitte, France, the youngest of nine children of media baron Robert Maxwell. After her father's mysterious death at sea in November 1991, she relocated to New York City and became Jeffrey Epstein's romantic partner and closest operational associate. Multiple documents describe her as 'superbly well-connected' through her father's media empire and her own social position, which she leveraged to provide Epstein entrée into elite New York society (d-20161, d-21445). She was described in a Vanity Fair profile as 'the 48-year-old woman being written up everywhere at the moment as the alleged procurer of young girls' for Epstein (d-21398, d-22523).
Pilot Larry Visoski testified at trial that Maxwell was Epstein's 'Number 2,' managing his households, properties, and travel logistics across the New York townhouse, Palm Beach estate, Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, and Little St. James island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She appeared on approximately 80 percent of all documented Epstein flights, making her the most frequent co-passenger. One document characterized Epstein as 'the perfect replacement for her father, the late Robert Maxwell, newspaper tycoon and criminal' (d-20095, d-34509).
Multiple victims identified Maxwell as the primary recruiter and groomer who approached young women at schools, spas, and workplaces, normalizing sexual contact and directing them to Epstein. She was arrested on July 2, 2020, at a 156-acre estate in Bradford, New Hampshire, purchased through an LLC named 'Tuckedaway.' She was convicted on December 29, 2021, on five of six federal counts including sex trafficking of a minor, and sentenced on June 28, 2022, to 20 years in federal prison.
Epstein Connection
Ghislaine Maxwell was Jeffrey Epstein's former romantic partner who transitioned into his closest operational associate. She managed his properties and households, was the most frequent co-passenger on his aircraft, and was identified by multiple victims as the primary recruiter and groomer of underage girls for Epstein's sexual abuse network. Documents show she used her elite social connections to facilitate Epstein's access to powerful figures. She is named repeatedly in phone logs from Epstein's Florida residence (d-20709, d-22068), appeared in email correspondence with Epstein under the handle 'GMAX' (d-21824), and traveled with him and other high-profile individuals including Bill Clinton on Epstein's aircraft (d-20853, d-21901). Epstein's lawyers paid for her legal representation alongside other co-conspirators (d-22999). The 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement that resolved Epstein's initial federal case allegedly extended immunity to Maxwell as a named co-conspirator (d-20740).
Key Allegations(12)
Maxwell recruited Virginia Giuffre at approximately age 15-16 in 1999-2000 while Giuffre was working as a locker room attendant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, offering her a job as a masseuse for Epstein.
documentedMaxwell, together with Epstein, sexually "trained" Virginia Giuffre over the course of several weeks in New York and Florida, including instruction to observe and report details about powerful men who visited Epstein. Giuffre stated that the training was "like going to school" and occurred "basically every day."
documentedMaxwell participated directly in sexual activities with victims and was present during encounters involving Epstein and other high-profile individuals including Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Ehud Barak, Glenn Dubin, and others.
allegedAn organization linked to Maxwell made payments to underage girls for sexual encounters with Epstein, with amounts ranging from $200 to $5,000 per encounter, and these payments are traceable to Maxwell.
allegedMaxwell coordinated false statements about Virginia Giuffre with Jeffrey Epstein's representatives, intended for wide dissemination via TV, newspapers, word-of-mouth, and the internet, as part of a deliberate defamation effort.
documentedMaxwell received immunity under Epstein's 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement as a named co-conspirator, barring federal charges against her at that time.
documentedMaxwell flew to South Africa with lawyer Andrew Shannon to interview and hire staff for Epstein's island, telling the couple hired: 'What Jeffrey wants, Jeffrey gets.'
allegedBetween 1999 and 2002, Maxwell and Epstein trafficked Virginia Giuffre while she was under the age of eighteen.
documentedMaxwell allegedly avoided a 2010 civil deposition by claiming she was flying to England with no intention of returning to the United States, but was in fact in the country on July 31, 2010, as she attended Chelsea Clinton's wedding.
allegedEpstein's lawyers paid for Maxwell's legal representation alongside other associates including Larry Visoski, Larry Harrison, David Rogers, Louella Rabuyo, Mark Epstein, Sarah Kellen, and Janusz Banasiak.
allegedMaxwell was among the most frequent passengers on Epstein's aircraft alongside Bill Clinton, Adriana Ross, and others according to flight logs.
documentedMaxwell is named in multiple phone messages recovered from Epstein's Florida residence during a 2005 police investigation, alongside references to Prince Andrew, Donald Trump, and Harvey Weinstein.
documentedLegal Status
Arrested July 2, 2020, at a 156-acre estate in Bradford, New Hampshire. Removal hearing held July 2, 2020 (case 20mj132-01). Convicted December 29, 2021, on five of six federal counts including sex trafficking of a minor. Sentenced June 28, 2022, to 20 years in federal prison. Previously sued by Virginia Giuffre for defamation in case 15-CV-07433-RWS in the Southern District of New York, with a deposition taken June 20, 2016. In February 2026, invoked the Fifth Amendment in a House Oversight Committee deposition. Represented at various stages by Laura A. Menninger, Jeffrey S. Pagliuca, and Ty Gee of Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C., Denver, CO.
Notable Statements(2)
“You will never think the same way about anything again.”
“What Jeffrey wants, Jeffrey gets.”
Contradictions(3)
Maxwell's representatives asserted she was flying to England with no intention of returning to the United States in order to avoid a civil deposition.
Maxwell was in fact in the country on July 31, 2010, as she attended the wedding of Chelsea Clinton, as shown in a photograph referenced as an exhibit in court filings.
Maxwell's defense sought jury instructions that she not be held responsible for any harm to Virginia Giuffre's reputation caused by third parties or alternate sources.
Court filings allege Maxwell coordinated false statements about Giuffre with Epstein's representatives, intended for wide dissemination via multiple media channels, suggesting she was directly responsible for the coordinated defamation campaign, not merely a bystander.
Maxwell and Epstein publicly maintained separate social personas, with Maxwell associated with environmental causes (TerraMar Project) and elite philanthropy.
Multiple victims, court filings, and internal communications describe Maxwell as the operational core of Epstein's trafficking network, recruiting underage girls, training them sexually, and directing them to Epstein and other powerful men.
Key Relationships(15)
Former romantic partner who became Epstein's closest operational associate, described as his 'Number 2.' Managed his households and properties. Most frequent co-passenger on his aircraft. Named in his email correspondence and phone logs. (d-20161, d-20262, d-21824, d-20853)
Father, Robert Maxwell, was a media baron whose death at sea in November 1991 preceded Ghislaine's relocation to New York. Multiple documents reference the father-daughter relationship and suggest Epstein served as a psychological replacement for Robert Maxwell. (d-20095, d-20161, d-34509)
Prince Andrew is named in multiple documents alongside Maxwell. Allegations include directing Virginia Giuffre to have sexual encounters with Prince Andrew. An email from Epstein's account to 'The Duke' forwards material about Maxwell. Photographed together. (d-20262, d-21385, d-21554, d-34076, d-21824)
Bill Clinton flew with Maxwell repeatedly on Epstein's aircraft according to flight logs. Maxwell was photographed at Chelsea Clinton's wedding in July 2010. Allegations in court filings mention Clinton in connection with Maxwell and Epstein's network. (d-20853, d-19770, d-19943, d-19955)
Virginia Giuffre filed a defamation lawsuit against Maxwell (Case 15-CV-07433-RWS) in the Southern District of New York. Giuffre alleges Maxwell recruited her at age 15 and trained her for Epstein's sexual abuse. (d-21323, d-20446, d-20740, d-34144)
Alan Dershowitz is co-named in allegations by Virginia Giuffre that Maxwell directed her to have sexual encounters with powerful men. Dershowitz sought to exclude media from hearings concerning sealed documents in the Maxwell case. (d-22288, d-34144, d-20865)
Les Wexner is repeatedly named alongside Maxwell in descriptions of Epstein's elite social circle. Documents reference Wexner as part of the network of financiers connected to Epstein and Maxwell. (d-21398, d-22523, d-21445)
Pilot Larry Visoski testified at trial that Maxwell was Epstein's 'Number 2.' Visoski's name appears alongside Maxwell's in a list of associates whose lawyers were paid by Epstein. (d-22999, d-20853)
Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak is named in allegations forwarded by Maxwell and Epstein in email correspondence linking him to alleged sexual encounters arranged through the network. (d-20262, d-21824, d-34076)
Glenn Dubin is named in allegations of sexual involvement facilitated by Maxwell and Epstein. (d-20262, d-21824, d-34076)
Jean-Luc Brunel is referenced in documents alongside Maxwell. A message from Brunel referencing a minor was cited in court filings discussing Maxwell's deposition avoidance. Brunel's name appears in phone logs from Epstein's residence. (d-19943, d-22068)
Laura Menninger served as Maxwell's defense attorney, filing on her behalf and arguing jury instructions in court. (d-20351, d-20865)
Leon Black is named repeatedly as a financier who socialized with Epstein and Maxwell. (d-21398, d-21359, d-22865, d-20095)
Mort Zuckerman is named alongside Maxwell as part of Epstein's elite social network. (d-21398, d-21359, d-22865)
Donald Trump appears alongside Maxwell in multiple documents. Trump is mentioned in interview questions about Epstein associates, in photo archives, and Virginia Giuffre worked at Trump's Mar-a-Lago when recruited by Maxwell. (d-21508, d-20417, d-20778, d-21090)
Timeline(17 events)
Father Robert Maxwell dies at sea under mysterious circumstances. Ghislaine subsequently relocates to New York City.
Photographed with Jeffrey Epstein attending a reception at Mar-a-Lago.
Flew to South Africa with lawyer Andrew Shannon to interview and hire staff for Epstein's island, telling the couple: 'What Jeffrey wants, Jeffrey gets.'
Allegedly recruited Virginia Giuffre (then aged 15) at Mar-a-Lago, offering her a job as Epstein's masseuse. (exact year is disputed between a 2015 affidavit and later detailed accounts)
Beginning of trafficking period alleged by Virginia Giuffre (1999-2002), during which Maxwell and Epstein trafficked Giuffre while she was under 18.
Photographed with Epstein at the 2005 Wall Street concert series benefiting Wall Street Rising, at Cipriani, on the day the Palm Beach police investigation began.
Phone message logs from Epstein's Florida residence reference Maxwell by name in multiple messages recovered during the police investigation.
Granted immunity under Epstein's Non-Prosecution Agreement signed by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, which barred federal charges against Epstein and named co-conspirators including Maxwell.
Attended Chelsea Clinton's wedding despite having claimed she was flying to England with no intention of returning to the U.S. to avoid a civil deposition.
Email chain: Maxwell (GMAX, [email protected]) forwards material to Epstein ([email protected]) containing allegations linking both of them and Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Ehud Barak, and others to sexual abuse.
Epstein forwards the Maxwell email to 'The Duke' (Prince Andrew), noting he received it 'two minutes ago,' concerning a UK newspaper (Mail on Sunday) request for Maxwell's comment.
Virginia Giuffre files defamation lawsuit against Maxwell in the Southern District of New York (Case 15-CV-07433-RWS).
Deposition of a witness taken in Miami, Florida, in Virginia Giuffre v. Ghislaine Maxwell.
Attorney Laura Menninger and pro hac vice counsel Jeffrey S. Pagliuca and Ty Gee file on Maxwell's behalf.
Arrested at a 156-acre estate in Bradford, New Hampshire. Removal hearing held same day (Case 20mj132-01).
Convicted on five of six federal counts including sex trafficking of a minor.
Sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
At a Glance
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4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (1157 entries)
1991-2007
“Appeared on 1157 documented flights between EWR Airport and Le Bourget, Paris, France”
Sources
10 sources for document mentions
Ghislaine Maxwell Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell) - July 22, 2016
2016-07-22
“Second day of Maxwell's deposition in the Giuffre v. Maxwell case. Maxwell was questioned further ab”
David Rodgers Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell)
2016-06-06
“Deposition of David Rodgers, Epstein's pilot for nearly 30 years (1991-2019) who kept a meticulous p”
Johanna Sjoberg Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell)
2016-05-18
“Deposition of Johanna Sjoberg, who described being recruited by Maxwell while attending college in P”
Sarah Kellen Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell)
2016-05-12
“Deposition of Sarah Kellen, identified in court documents as one of Epstein's assistants who alleged”
Virginia Giuffre Deposition (Giuffre v. Maxwell) - May 3, 2016
2016-05-03
“Deposition of Virginia Giuffre in her defamation case against Maxwell. Giuffre provided detailed tes”
Sources
2 sources for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 184 other persons in the Epstein network”
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 685 documents”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 16 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (184)
External Cross-Check
Search ICIJ Offshore Leaks, OFAC Sanctions, SEC EDGAR, and Federal Courts
Political Donations (3)
Cross-referenced against FEC Schedule A (individual contributions). Name matching does not confirm identity.
Top Recipients
Video Depositions(1)
Flight Log Appearances (1157)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2007 | EWR Airport → Le Bourget, Paris, France | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Nadia Marcinkova, Sarah Kellen |
| Jan 7, 2007 | TIST Airport → EWR Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Igor Zinoviev, Nadia Marcinkova +6 |
| Sep 24, 2006 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → TIST Airport | N909JE | Jennifer Kalin, Lance Calloway, Nadia Marcinkova +1 |
| Sep 2, 2006 | EGPH Airport → CYQX Airport | N909JE | Jw |
| Sep 2, 2006 | CYQX Airport → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N909JE | Jw |
| Sep 1, 2006 | London Luton, UK → EGPH Airport | N909JE | Prince Andrew - Duke Of York, Katie Braing, Crasnasry +1 |
| Aug 28, 2006 | LFTH Airport → LFBE Airport | N909JE | Lady Robin Innes Ker, Jw |
| Aug 28, 2006 | LFBE Airport → London Luton, UK | N909JE | Lady Robin Innes Ker, Jw |
| Aug 25, 2006 | London Luton, UK → LFTH Airport | N909JE | Jw |
| Aug 19, 2006 | LEIB Airport → London Luton, UK | N909JE | Jw |
| Aug 17, 2006 | London Luton, UK → LEIB Airport | N909JE | Jw |
| Jul 18, 2006 | London Luton, UK → Le Bourget, Paris, France | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Bh/lm |
| Jul 14, 2006 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → London Luton, UK | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, David Boles, Sarah Kellen |
| Jan 19, 2006 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → SAF Airport | N909JE | Jeff Epstein, Igor Zinoviev, Nadia Marcinkova +1 |
| Dec 21, 2005 | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → TIST Airport | N909JE | Larry Summers, Lisa Summers, Larry Visoski |
| Dec 21, 2005 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA | N909JE | Larry Visoski |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Sarah Kellen |
| Nov 2, 2005 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA | N909JE | Jeff Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Tatiana Kovylina +1 |
| Nov 2, 2005 | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N909JE | Jeff Epstein, D B, Sarah Kellen +2 |
| Nov 2, 2005 | OQU Airport → Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA | N909JE | Larry Visoski |
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (167)
Re: Press Statement
You have done nothing wrong and I woudl urge you to start acting like it. Go outside, head high, not as an esacping convict. Go to parties. Deal with
Press Statement
I would appreciate it if Shelley would come out and say she was your girlfriend during that time.
Virginia Roberts
She is going public. This is going to be a very big problem. I need to know exactly what she knows and doesn't know. We need to coordinate our respon
Flight Manifest - Tomorrow
Hi Jeffrey, Confirmed passengers for tomorrow's flight to St. Thomas: - Jeffrey Epstein - Ghislaine Maxwell - Sarah Kellen - 2 additional guests (na
New Hire Training
Emmy, Please make sure the new girl understands the house rules: 1. Never look Jeffrey in the eye 2. Always be available when called 3. Dress approp
London Trip
G, I'll be in London next week. Can you arrange dinner with Andrew? He mentioned he wanted to discuss the charity. Also need the house ready. J
Re: London Trip
J, Andrew is confirmed for Thursday. Dinner at Cipriani. House is ready. Emmy will be there to let you in. G
Schedule for Virginia
Ghislaine, Virginia's schedule for next week: Monday - Massage training 2pm Tuesday - Available for travel Wednesday - NYC townhouse Thursday - Avai
Legal situation
I don't want to end up in a lawsuit aimed at me from anyone, if I can help it. We need to be more careful about documentation. G
Harvard dinner
The dinner with the professors went well. They are very interested in the research funding. Will discuss more when I see you. J
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Schedule (7)
2010-11-19 to 2017-09-15 · 2 entries verified across multiple documents
Appointment with Ghislaine
Fly Gulfstream to Paris from Islip
Islip, Hawthorne Aviation
JE and GM to depart JFK on AF#7
JFK
Depart JFK on AF#7 to Paris
JFK
Appt w/Peter Thiel (MM)
Breakfast with MM
Dinner
Photo Evidence (127)
Ghislaine Maxwell was identified in 127 document images from DOJ EFTA releases via AI face recognition (ArcFace).
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Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?
Born December 25, 1961, in Maisons-Laffitte, France, the youngest of nine children of media baron Robert Maxwell. After her father's mysterious death at sea in November 1991, she relocated to New York City, becoming Jeffrey Epstein's romantic partner and closest operational associate. Pilot Larry Visoski testified at trial that Maxwell was Epstein's "Number 2" -- managing his households, properties, and travel logistics across the New York townhouse, Palm Beach estate, Zorro Ranch, and Little St. James island. Maxwell was arrested in July 2020, convicted on five counts of sex trafficking and related charges in December 2021, and sentenced in June 2022 to 20 years in federal prison. Her projected release date is 17 July 2037. The trial established that Maxwell personally recruited and groomed minors for Epstein's abuse from the early 1990s through the mid-2000s, instructed young women on how to perform sexual acts, and participated in abuse herself. On 17 September 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld all five convictions and the 20-year sentence. On 6 October 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear her appeal, exhausting her standard appellate options. In August 2025, Maxwell was transferred from FCI Tallahassee to the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, a move that drew criticism over concerns about preferential treatment. In December 2025, Maxwell filed a pro se habeas corpus petition seeking to vacate her conviction, citing what she described as substantial new evidence. In a February 2026 closed-door congressional deposition, her attorney stated Maxwell was prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump. Maxwell appealed publicly for clemency in February 2026. No clemency has been granted as of March 2026.
What is Ghislaine Maxwell's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Ghislaine Maxwell appears in 20,500 case documents, 1157 flight logs, and 167 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 184 other persons of interest.
Did Ghislaine Maxwell fly on Epstein's planes?
Yes, Ghislaine Maxwell appears on 1157 flight manifests from Epstein's aircraft logs, including flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and Palm Beach International, FL.
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