Prosecutors: Ghislaine Maxwell a “sophisticated predator”

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4 years ago

December 21, 2021

Closing arguments in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial began in federal court in Manhattan on Monday with a chilling message:

The closing arguments in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial have been delivered with prosecutors describing the disgraced socialite as a “sophisticated predator”

Lawyers say she was a grown woman who preyed on vulnerable kids targeting those who were struggling with their own personal lives.

The court also heard that Maxwell “knew exactly what she was doing” at all times when she recruited and groomed young girls for Jeffrey Epstein.

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Maxwell was arrested in July 2020 for alleged involvement in the sexual abuse of minor teenagers by Jeffrey Epstein

The pair mixed with many of the world’s elite including Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, Maxwell’s defence accused prosecutors of cherry-picking evidence “like a sensational tabloid”.

Four of her siblings attended court for the hearing on Monday walking arm-in-arm and speaking with their sister in French.

Maxwell was arrested in July 2020 for alleged involvement in the sexual abuse of minor teenagers by Jeffrey Epstein

Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and faces up to 80 years in prison if convicted.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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15 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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