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The agency says she used an online ad to lure a woman to Manhattan under the guise of employment.
Investigators say she may have hundreds of victims.
Maxwell was sentenced last month in Manhattan Federal Court for recruiting and grooming young girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
Lawrence Ray is accused of physically and psychologically threatening college students, extortion and forcing a young woman into prostitution.
With an over-populated foster care system, human trafficking is a problem New York City-based nonprofit Sanctuary for Families sadly sees regularly.
Police say the woman lied on her application to become a foster parent, claiming she did not live with her husband, who is a registered sex offender, though he was registered to the same address.
The deal between Epstein and Virginia Roberts, now known as Virginia Giuffre, contained a paragraph that said it protects anyone "who could have been included as a potential defendant" from being sued by Giuffre.
Prosecutors argued Maxwell was Jeffrey Epstein's "right hand," who recruited and groomed teenagers to give Epstein massages for money, which they allege turned into sexual abuse.
The pressure is on as the judge said an astronomical spike of COVID-19 cases in the area could derail proceedings.
Monday, the jury requested some trial transcripts. They also asked for the definition of "enticement."
Prosecutors claim Maxwell is a dangerous predator who helped Epstein abuse teenage girls.
If convicted, Maxwell could face up to 80 years in prison.
While she did not testify before the jury, Maxwell seemed active in her defense throughout the past three weeks of the trial, frequently writing notes to her lawyers and hugging them as she entered and left court each day.
In the quiet village of Brewster, veteran cop Wayne Peiffer is charged with protecting a sex trafficking ring that victimized young women, including minors.
Maxwell, 59, has denied charges she groomed underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in jail in 2019.
Maxwell, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges that prosecutors say show that she and Epstein were "partners in crime."
She claimed the defendant instructed her on how to give Epstein sexual massages and sometimes physically participated in the encounters as well.
The British socialite is accused of grooming underage girls for the late Jeffrey Epstein.
The former associate of Jeffrey Epstein is accused of helping procure underage girls for the now-deceased financier.
During the six weeks of testimony, jurors heard from 50 witnesses, including 11 accusers, six of whom testified they were underage when they began having sexual encounters with R. Kelly.
Prosecutors say the 54-year-old singer ran an enterprise to recruit and exploit minors and young women for sexual gratification.
Jurors heard from 50 witnesses, including 45 for the prosecution.
Inside Brooklyn Federal Court, the prosecution concluded what it started on Wednesday. In all, the closing argument took five to six hours and was extremely detailed.
The woman, going by Jane, said Kelly was there when she and another live-in girlfriend spoke to Gayle King in 2019.
Kelly is accused of bribing a city official with $500 to provide a fake ID for the 15-year-old girl, so they could get married because Aaliyah was pregnant.
Central Park's iconic Great Lawn is closed for maintenance until April. Officials say it is because it got destroyed during the recent Global Citizen Festival, which went ahead despite torrential rain.
Their plan includes holding a hearing to identify the county's infrastructure needs, finding and fixing roadway drainage issues and updating the emergency alert system.
Former President Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courtroom for the second day of his trial on civil charges.
Investigators in New York are working to determine a motive behind the alleged abduction of Charlotte Sena, the missing girl who was found on Monday.
Investigators say fingerprints left on a ransom note helped lead them to the suspect and find the little girl inside a cabinet.
Central Park's iconic Great Lawn is closed for maintenance until April. Officials say it is because it got destroyed during the recent Global Citizen Festival, which went ahead despite torrential rain.
Investigators say fingerprints left on a ransom note helped lead them to the suspect and find the little girl inside a cabinet.
We're in for a sunny and warm afternoon, with highs around 80. How long will it last?
It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday, as a northbound A train was passing through 72nd Street and Central Park West.
No one was hurt, but the building was heavily damaged and will be closed for some time.
We're in for a sunny and warm afternoon, with highs around 80. How long will it last?
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
Hazy sunshine and warm this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s.
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
We're in for a sunny and warm afternoon, with highs around 80. How long will it last?
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
Traffic in and out of Hoboken, especially on southern routes, is being impacted.
Service was suspended in both directions for the morning commute between Bay Head and Long Branch on the North Jersey Coast Line.
Their plan includes holding a hearing to identify the county's infrastructure needs, finding and fixing roadway drainage issues and updating the emergency alert system.
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
Nassau County police and various law enforcement unions helped organize the event that's set for Wednesday night at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Former President Donald Trump is back in a Manhattan courtroom for the second day of his trial on civil charges.
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
People who knew Ryan Carson, 32, said he dedicated his life to trying to change things for the better.
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we spoke with a doctor and her patient to get some answers.
NYC Health + Hospitals' abortion care services will be available seven days a week.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
The so-called "tripledemic" appears to have arrived, with people everywhere coughing and sneezing.
Advocates, doctors and survivors gathered at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on West 54th Street for the occasion.
Hundreds of fans lined up outside the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first taping of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" since the end of the writers strike.
We spoke with her about her background and coming into the role amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Graham Gano kicked a 55-yard field goal for the Giants (1-3), who have played one good half in four games this season.
Decades ago, David Stearns used to sneak into Shea Stadium to root for the New York Mets. Now, he holds their entire roster in his hands.
With pop superstar Taylor Swift watching Travis Kelce and the Chiefs for the second straight game, Kansas City was able to bounce back.
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
This comes as the Magnolia Tree Earth Center marks its 50th anniversary.
Officials say the Bronx has one of the highest rates of domestic violence across the city.
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Their plan includes holding a hearing to identify the county's infrastructure needs, finding and fixing roadway drainage issues and updating the emergency alert system.
The former president was back in Manhattan court Tuesday for day two of his civil fraud case. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update from the courthouse.
Central Park's iconic Great Lawn will be closed until at least next year following damage from last week's flooding and Global Citizen Festival, which went ahead despite torrential rain. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
People who knew Carson, 32, said he dedicated his life to trying to change things for the better. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.