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. Multiple victims identified Maxwell as the primary recruiter and groomer, approaching young women at schools and spas, normalizing sexual contact, and directing them to Epstein.

She appeared on approximately 80% of all documented Epstein flights, making her the most frequent co-passenger. ' 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. In July 2025, DOJ Deputy AG Todd Blanche interviewed Maxwell at FCI Tallahassee; she claimed to be 'very central' to the Clinton Global Initiative startup, stated Clinton never visited Epstein's island, and described first meeting Elon Musk at a Sergey Brin birthday party. Transferred to FPC Bryan, Texas in August 2025.

On February 9, 2026, invoked the Fifth Amendment in a House Oversight Committee deposition, with her lawyer stating she would testify fully if granted presidential clemency.