Jeffrey Epstein and his former partner Ghislaine Maxwell collaborated to undermine women who intended to expose their sexual misconduct, as per newly uncovered emails.
Maxwell, 63, a close associate of Epstein, has downplayed her ties to the disgraced financier, portraying herself as a past companion turned estate manager with no detailed knowledge of his sex trafficking operations. However, she was convicted of sex trafficking offenses in 2021 for recruiting and preparing women for Epstein.
Her efforts to distance herself from Epstein have intensified recently as she seeks favorable treatment from the Trump administration. Yet, a set of old emails have emerged, allegedly revealing her complicity with Epstein in silencing women who sought to accuse him.
According to reports from Bloomberg News, over 18,000 emails have been obtained, chronicling years of communications between Epstein and Maxwell during his sex trafficking trial.
In April 2014, when accusations surfaced about Maxwell’s involvement in abusing women, the emails reportedly captured her turning to Epstein for damaging information about her accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Just days after UK media began covering the allegations mentioned in a legal document, Maxwell requested information on Giuffre from Epstein.
Giuffre later joined a lawsuit against Florida prosecutors, claiming they did not inform Epstein’s victims about a plea deal offered to him. Identified as Jane Doe 3, she accused Epstein and Maxwell of sex trafficking and abuse.
Emails disclosed by Bloomberg showed Maxwell’s attempts to discredit Giuffre, sharing confidential documents with Epstein. The documents detailed rape allegations by a 15-year-old against two males, later dropped due to lack of credibility. Maxwell highlighted Giuffre’s mother’s comments on drug use and witchcraft, planning to circulate negative information about her.
Maxwell was also linked to Epstein through a spreadsheet listing nearly 2,000 gifts for Epstein’s associates, victims, and friends. Some gifts were intended for teenage girls who accused Epstein and Maxwell of abuse, indicating Maxwell’s involvement in arranging these items.
The emails further solidified Maxwell’s association with Epstein, shedding light on their collaborative efforts to undermine allegations and control the narrative surrounding their misconduct.