Ghislaine Maxwell: how the British socialite became Epstein’s procurer

As Maxwell faced financial and social ruin in New York after her father's death, in stepped Jeffrey Epstein, a relationship that would come to a sordid conclusion

When Ghislaine Maxwell arrived in New York City in 1991, she seemed like the perfect candidate for its elite social scene. The British socialite's father, UK publishing titan Robert Maxwell, had dispatched her to launch an international magazine called the European, as part of his sprawling media conglomerate.

Robert Maxwell had also purchased the New York Daily News in March of that year, around the time of her arrival, further boosting her status, as ownership of that tabloid once conveyed real-world influence. Maxwell's pedigree and appearance further enhanced her profile.