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This document is a victim impact statement from a legal proceeding against Ghislaine Maxwell, dated June 29, 2023. The speaker, a psychologist and victim, describes the long-term personal and professional harm caused by Maxwell and Epstein's sex-trafficking operation and urges Judge Nathan to consider Maxwell's continued dishonesty and the profound suffering of her victims when determining her prison sentence.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Epstein |
Mentioned as a partner with Maxwell in harming children and young women.
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| Maxwell | Defendant |
The subject of the testimony, accused of abusive behavior, participating in a sex-trafficking scheme, and lying.
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| Judge Nathan | Judge |
The judge being addressed by the speaker, who is being asked to consider the extent of Maxwell's harm during sentencing.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the document, likely the court reporting agency.
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2023-06-29
A victim impact statement being delivered to a judge regarding the sentencing of Maxwell.
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"Judge Nathan, I hope when you consider the appropriate prison sentence for the role Maxwell played in this sex-trafficking operation, you take into account the ongoing suffering of the many women whom she abused and exploited as we will continue to live with the memories of the way she harmed us."Source
— Unnamed victim
(The speaker is addressing the judge directly, pleading for a sentence that reflects the long-term harm caused by Maxwell.)
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"Instead, she chose again to lie about her behavior, causing additional harm to all of those she victimized."Source
— Unnamed victim
(Describing Maxwell's actions after her arrest, highlighting her lack of remorse or accountability.)
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Case 22-1426, Document 78, 06/29/2023, 3536039, Page178 of 217
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behavior so they could together continue to harm children and
young women. After this attempt to alert people to Epstein and
Maxwell's abusive behavior, I avoided being public about it for
two decades. My shame told me I should hide this fact because
it was embarrassing. Later as I pursued my profession as a
psychologist, I feared it could potentially ruin my career. I
worried clients would not want to work with me if I was
associated with this story, wrongly labeled as one of child
prostitution. I feared being on Epstein's and Maxwell's radar
as a problem because of their previous lies and threats.
Once arrested, Maxwell faced another choice. She
could admit her participation in this scheme, acknowledge the
harm caused or even provide information that could have helped
hold others accountable. Instead, she chose again to lie about
her behavior, causing additional harm to all of those she
victimized.
Judge Nathan, I hope when you consider the appropriate
prison sentence for the role Maxwell played in this
sex-trafficking operation, you take into account the ongoing
suffering of the many women whom she abused and exploited as we
will continue to live with the memories of the way she harmed
us. I hope you weigh the systemic effects of the crimes she
perpetrated, the ways that our family members, romantic
partners and friends have been hurt through our suffering. I
ask you to bear in mind how Maxwell's unwillingness to
young women. After this attempt to alert people to Epstein and
Maxwell's abusive behavior, I avoided being public about it for
two decades. My shame told me I should hide this fact because
it was embarrassing. Later as I pursued my profession as a
psychologist, I feared it could potentially ruin my career. I
worried clients would not want to work with me if I was
associated with this story, wrongly labeled as one of child
prostitution. I feared being on Epstein's and Maxwell's radar
as a problem because of their previous lies and threats.
Once arrested, Maxwell faced another choice. She
could admit her participation in this scheme, acknowledge the
harm caused or even provide information that could have helped
hold others accountable. Instead, she chose again to lie about
her behavior, causing additional harm to all of those she
victimized.
Judge Nathan, I hope when you consider the appropriate
prison sentence for the role Maxwell played in this
sex-trafficking operation, you take into account the ongoing
suffering of the many women whom she abused and exploited as we
will continue to live with the memories of the way she harmed
us. I hope you weigh the systemic effects of the crimes she
perpetrated, the ways that our family members, romantic
partners and friends have been hurt through our suffering. I
ask you to bear in mind how Maxwell's unwillingness to
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.•••
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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