These are the four accusers who have testified at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial
Jury deliberations have begun in the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the confidante of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Maxwell trial heads for closing arguments
The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, who faces up to 70 years in prison if convicted of sex trafficking charges, is nearing its end after 12 days of testimony, including from four women who say they were victimized by Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to discuss the case.
Closing arguments in Ghislaine Maxwell trial
The fate of Ghislaine Maxwell, the socialite charged with recruiting and grooming young girls for Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring, will soon be in a jury's hands. CBS News legal Analyst Rikki Klieman spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about what to expect from Monday's closing arguments, a very specific jury instruction that likely won't work in Maxwell's favor and whether it was a good idea for Maxwell to decline to testify.
Defense begins in Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Ghislaine Maxwell's trial on sex trafficking charges resumes today in Manhattan federal court as the defense begins to lay out its case. CBS News legal contributor and former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN to discuss the details of the trial.
Final accuser testifies in Ghislaine Maxwell trial
The prosecution rested its case in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial after a fourth accuser testified that the British socialite and Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, forced themselves on her when she was 16. Mola Lenghi reports.
Prosecution rests in sex-abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell
Annie Farmer told jurors she accepted an invitation to the financier's sprawling New Mexico ranch in 1996 hoping that Maxwell and Epstein would help her with academic endeavors.
Epstein accuser wants Maxwell "behind bars for the rest of her life"
Sarah Ransome said she was recruited into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring in 2006 when she was just 22.
"Silenced No More": One woman's allegations of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
In her book, Sarah Ransome describes trauma and rape during childhood that, she says, primed her to become a victim of sexual abuse and threats of violence by Epstein. She talks with "CBS Sunday Morning" about how she "survived hell."
One woman's allegations against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
At age 22, Sarah Ransome says she became a victim of sexual abuse, and was threatened with violence, by Jeffrey Epstein. In her book, "Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back," Ransome describes the traumatic childhood experiences that primed her to become a victim of abuse in adulthood by Epstein, facilitated by his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Ghislaine Maxwell's trial to resume in New York City
Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial is set to resume in New York City. Jeffrey Epstein's former house manager took the stand Thursday and told jurors that two of Epstein's accusers were repeat visitors to his mansion and that Maxwell was the "lady of the house." CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins CBSN AM from outside the courthouse in Manhattan ahead of day 5 of the trial.
Epstein accuser reflects on being a victim — and recruiting other girls
Haley Robson first met Jeffrey Epstein in 2002 when she was a 16-year-old high schooler in West Palm Beach Florida.
First accuser testifies in Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking trial
The first alleged victim to testify in Maxwell's trial said she was 14 during her first sexual encounter with Epstein.
First accuser testifies in Ghislaine Maxwell trial
It was an emotional day at the sex trafficking trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell. An accuser testified that Jeffrey Epstein abused her when she was 14. Epstein's longtime pilot testified that he flew powerful men, including Prince Andrew and former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, on Epstein's private plane. Mola Lenghi reports.
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? A look at her life and history
In opening statements Monday, prosecutors described Ghislaine Maxwell to be Jeffrey Epstein's "lady of the house" who set up teenaged girls for him to sexually abuse.
Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial underway
Opening statements began in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite who is charged with recruiting women and girls for her longtime associate Jeffrey Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
Prosecutors portray Ghislaine Maxwell as Jeffrey Epstein's "partner in crime"
Opening statements began Monday in the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ghislaine Maxwell sex abuse trial begins
Opening statements are set for Monday in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein charged with recruiting and grooming girls for his alleged sex trafficking ring. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what the prosecution has to prove to make its case and whether taking the stand would benefit Maxwell.
Epstein accuser speaks out ahead of Ghislaine Maxwell's trial
Jennifer Araoz, who says Jeffrey Epstein raped her when she was 15, was the first accuser to speak about her allegations against him on TV.
Ghislaine Maxwell's security adviser: "We had to make her disappear"
Ghislaine Maxwell's security adviser spoke about his experience in an upcoming docuseries exclusively for Paramount+.
Epstein accuser: Maxwell was "the mastermind"
In her first interview since Ghislaine Maxwell was denied bail, alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre spoke with Gayle King, claiming that Maxwell could have video tapes of "very well-known" government officials, politicians, and even royals who would be unhappy "if she squeals." Giuffre called Epstein a "sick pedophile," but said it's Maxwell who "was the mastermind."
Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail
A judge in New York has ruled that Jeffrey Epstein's alleged accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, has both the money and motive to flee the country, and denied her request to be released on bail. Maxwell will likely spend the next year in jail as she awaits trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew over alleged abuse
"The powerful and rich are not exempt from being held responsible for their actions," Giuffre said in a statement.
Inside look at Epstein investigation
The reporter who helped bring Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse case to the national spotlight has written a new book about her years-long investigation. "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story" tells the stories of his alleged victims and the "failures of the criminal justice system." Author Julie K. Brown, an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, joins CBSN to discuss the case and why she thinks there are too many unanswered questions regarding Epstein's suicide.
Ghislaine Maxwell facing new charges in sex crimes case
Sex trafficking charges and another alleged victim were added to a superseding indictment returned Monday in the criminal case against financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend.
Epstein ex-girlfriend's deposition unsealed
Jeffrey Epstein's former close associate and girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell's 2016 deposition was unsealed Thursday. The deposition was given as part of a civil suit filed by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre. Mola Lenghi reports.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
El-Sayed and Stevens in tight Michigan Democratic Senate primary contest
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Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
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Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
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Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
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Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
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Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
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El-Sayed and Stevens in tight Michigan Democratic Senate primary contest
Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains unsettled, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a narrow lead over moderate Haley Stevens with votes still being counted.
Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary
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Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
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Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
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Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
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Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
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Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
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RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
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Video shows drone attacking vegetable vendor in Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
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Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
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Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
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Rare video shows humpback whale birth
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Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
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SpaceX rocket on a 5,400-mph collision course with the moon
The impact wasn't to be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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