Sex trafficking

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

Maxwell, 64, who represented herself, challenged her December 2021 conviction and sentence in Manhattan federal court and sought a writ of habeas corpus after claiming her punishment was unlawful.

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025
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Three arrested in suspected international trafficking network

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Justice Department in Washington on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

New Mexico sues US Justice Department for access to unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrive before US President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, US, April 11, 2026.

Andrew and Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail as they fight UK extradition for sex offenses


Ghislaine Maxwell gives up battle to keep names of 8 John Does secret - report

The identities of the many high-profile politicians and other notable figures involved with Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein have remained a topic of considerable public interest.

Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

Maxwell sentencing set for June as US judge weighs request for new trial

Ghislaine Maxwell, 60, was convicted on Dec. 29 on five counts of sex trafficking and other charges for grooming teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to abuse.

Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

UK veterans call for Prince Andrew to be stripped of military titles

The 61-year-old prince, the queen's second son, has denied Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre's accusations that he forced her to have sex more than two decades ago.

Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York, looks on during the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, Britain, April 17, 2021.

BBC apologizes for interviewing Dershowitz after Maxwell conviction

"Dershowitz was not a suitable person to interview as an impartial analyst and we did not make the relevant background clear to our audiences," the BBC said.

ALAN DERSHOWITZ speaks during the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the US Capitol in Washington on January 27.

Washington-area police accused of involvement in sex-trafficking ring

A woman alleged that the Fairfax County, Virginia, police department, including its former chief Edwin Roessler, knew that some officers were possibly participating in and protecting the ring.

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Fairfax County, Virginia Police Chief Ed Roessler answer questions from reporters about the city's preparations for the white nationalist-led rally marking the one year anniversary of 2017 Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' protests in Washington, US.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: What are the charges and case details?

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and how was she allegedly involved in sex trafficking with Jeffery Epstein? All the case details you need to know before the trial begins.

 Defense lawyer Bobbi Sternheim points toward Ghislaine Maxwell during a pre-trial hearing on charges of sex trafficking, in a courtroom sketch in New York City, U.S., November 23, 2021

A true tale of slavery, drugs, and chaos in the Middle East - book review

An unexpected rescue: Going through Middle Eastern hell to find hope.

 GREEK AUTHORITIES present  confiscated items, including  Captagon amphetamine pills,  after dismantling a drug ring.  The Captagon drug trade plays a  significant role in the book’s plot  about trying to find a Western  hostage in Syria.

FBI used pics of female office staff as bait in sex trafficking sting

The agent under investigation never obtained written consent from the employees, and he advised them "not tell anyone, including their supervisors, about the undercover operations."

FBI van in Texas

US State Department: Israel inefficient in combating human trafficking

The State Department recommended that Israel create more protected investigation procedures that will prevent reoccurring trauma to victims.

Activists take part in a 'Walk for Freedom' to protest against human trafficking in Berlin, Germany, October 20, 2018

Epstein's jail guards avoid prison, judge approves pact with prosecutors

The defendants, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, had been accused of falling asleep and surfing the internet rather than checking on Epstein every 30 minutes at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.

Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photo taken for the NY Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry