Epstein, who died by s*icide in 2019 while awaiting trial on multiple s*x tr*fficking charges, had a history of legal issues, including a guilty plea to a Florida state charge of soliciting an underage pr*stitute as part of a 2007 non-prosecution agreement. He served nearly 13 months and was registered as a s*x offender.
Maxwell, identified as Epstein’s former girlfriend and accomplice, was convicted in 2021 for trafficking girls to Epstein and s*xual abuse. She is currently serving a 20-year sentence. The unsealed documents are part of a civil lawsuit brought against Maxwell by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s accusers. Both Epstein and Maxwell had previously settled separate lawsuits with Giuffre.
Many of the case documents, ranging from depositions to legal arguments, were initially filed under seal. Over the years, US District Judge Loretta Preska has been gradually unsealing these documents, citing the public’s right to know as outweighing any privacy concerns of those involved.
The latest release of documents on Wednesday night, following Judge Preska’s order, marks a significant development in the ongoing public disclosure of Epstein’s connections and activities.
The documents were made available on the public docket by Giuffre’s lawyers, with more expected to be filed by attorneys representing either Giuffre or Maxwell. This ongoing release of information continues to shed light on the extensive network and alleged crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.
