United States: final phase of the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, former confidante of Jeffrey Epstein

"Jeffrey Epstein could never have abused young girls for years without the help of Ghislaine Maxwell," said the prosecutor during her indictment (photo illustration).

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In New York, the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell entered its final phase, two weeks early.

The jury has begun its deliberations.

The former confidante of Jeffrey Epstein is accused of sex crimes. Yesterday, Monday, December 20, during the conclusions, she was presented sometimes as a predator, sometimes as an innocent woman.

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With our correspondent in New York,

As during the trial, the prosecutor painted an uncompromising portrait of Ghislaine Maxwell.

Dangerous, criminal, a sophisticated predator who knew exactly what she was doing, time and time again ... For Alison Moe, Ghislaine Maxwell is the woman behind the crime.

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", launched the prosecutor during her indictment.

System 

She believes that Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein set up a system that allowed them to recruit, train and abuse vulnerable young girls.

Most of their victims came from single-parent homes, the prosecutor said.

The defense refutes

Charges once again refuted by the defense who affirms that Ghislaine Maxwell is innocent.

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" said his lawyer who maintains that Ghislaine Maxwell serves as a scapegoat in the absence of Jeffrey Epstein who committed suicide in prison before his trial.  

Jurors could render their verdict today or tomorrow.

Otherwise, we will have to wait for them to meet again next Monday, after Christmas.

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