Headline RoundupDecember 3rd, 2021

Jeffrey Epstein Accusers, Ex-Employees Testify in Ghislaine Maxwell Trial

Summary from the AllSides News Team

The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, alleged accomplice of infamous sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, continued this week with testimonies from Epstein's accusers and former employees.

On Tuesday, Epstein's former pilot testified that high-profile people such as former Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, actor Kevin Spacey, and the Royal Family's Prince Andrew were on Epstein's private plane at some time. On Wednesday, an accuser known as "Jane" said she was introduced to Trump when she was only 14, claimed she once flew on Epstein's plane with and Prince Andrew, and detailed how Maxwell and Epstein allegedly abused her numerous times. On Thursday, Epstein's former Palm Beach property manager described the "many, many, many" females Epstein had at the estate, including some who appeared underage, and detailed Epstein and Maxwell's strict rules about access and privacy. Maxwell faces a six-count indictment for criminal sexual activity; she has pleaded not guilty to all charges and proclaimed her innocence.

Outlets across the spectrum covered the news throughout the week, but not as prominently as COVID-19, the economy and other ongoing stories. Some reports from left- and center-rated sources highlighted the claims about Trump. Some coverage from right-rated outlets focused more generally on the shadiness of Epstein's operation, as well as he and Maxwell's predatory behavior.

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