Victims’ testimony: how Ghislaine Maxwell lured girls into Epstein’s orbit

In a Manhattan courtroom, four of Maxwell's accusers painted a powerful story of sexual abuse

• This article contains descriptions of sexual abuse

Four of Ghislaine Maxwell's accusers testified against the British socialite at her Manhattan federal court trial, painting a compelling and powerful story of sexual abuse.

These women - Jane, Kate, Carolyn and Annie Farmer - all testified they met Maxwell as teens, and that she lured them into Jeffrey Epstein's orbit. While the dates and exact circumstances of their encounters with Maxwell differ, they all share striking similarities. Only Farmer used her real full name.

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