Ghislaine Maxwell 'played a critical role helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls', it has been alleged. The former girlfriend of the billionaire was arrested this morning at a 'gorgeous' mansion in New Hampshire, the FBI said.
Maxwell has kept a low profile since Epstein's suicide last year but the investigation into her involvement with Epstein has continued.
The longtime associate of Epstein - once also a friend of Prince Andrew - is accused of grooming girls as young as 14 for the financier as well as taking part in the sexual abuse herself.
The 58-year-old is due to appear over video link at a court in New Hampshire's Merrimack County. The charges were revealed at a press conference this afternoon, where Audrey Strauss said
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