Ghislaine Maxwell trial verdict LIVE – Jury delays deliberations AGAIN after Jeffrey Epstein ‘madam’ spent 60th in jail

In her own words

Maxwell spoke out from her jail cell ahead of her trial – claiming “creepy” guards watch her as she uses the bathroom.

Speaking to the Mail On Sunday she said: “I used to go to the loo with an open sewer drain and a friendly rat would regularly visit. 

“I told the guards, but nothing was done until the rat popped out and charged a guard who screamed in terror. 

“Finally, the sewer drain was covered.”

Why isn’t the trial televised, continued

A federal court has some rules that allow some cameras in civil cases, but have barred broadcasting criminal cases since 1946 under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 53.

However, some to most state and criminal courts have allowed trial broadcasts on a case by case basis, sometimes earning plenty of ire from others.

Many complained that broadcasting trials, in turn, extended cases longer than they had to – saying it encouraged grandstanding from lawyers, judges and witnesses knowing they had a national audience.

Why isn’t the Ghislaine Maxwell trial televised?

This mostly has to do with different jurisdictions having different rules regarding the publicity – and broadcasting – in courtrooms.

Recent trials like the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in Wisconsin or the conviction of three men for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia have been televised.

The two previous cases were conducted in county courts, meanwhile, Maxwell’s trial is in federal court, which has different jurisdictional rules.

Deliberations to continue on Tuesday

The jury ended day four of deliberations without a verdict.

They’ll return at 9am on Tuesday.

The judge informed jurors that she wants them to stay until at least 6pm tomorrow if they haven’t reached a verdict before then.

Who flew on the ‘Lolita Express?’ continued

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey flew to Africa on the Lolita Express in 2002 as part of a project to raise awareness on the Aids crisis and poverty.

Comedian Chris Tucker was also part of that group, which included Clinton and Spacey, who flew to Africa on a five-day humanitarian trip.

Flight logs reveal that Naomi Campbell also traveled on Epstein’s plane in 2002.

Epstein’s lawyer Alan Dershowitz took trips on the jet in the late 1990s, flight records show.

Who flew on the ‘Lolita Express?’

Former Epstein pilot Lawrence Visoski testified that former President Donald Trump was aboard Epstein’s distinctive Gulf Stream plane.

The Sun reported in 2019 that Prince Andrew flew on a ­private jet with Epstein and his alleged 17-year-old sex slave Virginia Roberts.

Brit socialite Ghislaine Maxwell travelled on the Lolita Express on a number of occasions, flight logs show.

According to flight logs obtained by Fox News in 2016, former US president Bill Clinton was a passenger on the jet.

What was the ‘Lolita Express?’

Jeffrey Epstein was alleged to have used the plane to court underage girls and fly them between his residences across the US.

The luxury Boeing 727 aircraft was owned by Epstein, though what exactly happened on the flights remains a close guarded secret.

Victims of Epstein say he organised orgies on board the three-engine commercial jet.

The luxury aircraft boasted deluxe furnishings, a spacious galley, expansive cabin lounge and a master bedroom.

The pilot of the plane reportedly undertook around 1,000 flights during his time flying Epstein and others.

Jurors request more transcripts

Before 3pm on Monday, the jury submitted another note, requesting transcripts of David Rodgers’ testimony.

Rodgers was a pilot for Jeffrey Epstein’s “Lolita Express,” and he testified that he saw accuser Jane on the plane.

When did jury deliberations begin?

Jurors in Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial began deliberating on December 20, following approximately six hours of closing arguments.

The jury obtained the case just minutes before 5pm after two prosecutors and a defense lawyer made their closing arguments.

It came after 12 days of testimony.

Isabel Maxwell pictured arriving

Ghislaine Maxwell’s older sister, Isabel Maxwell, was photographed arriving at the federal courthouse today.

What happened to Jeffrey Epstein?

Jeffrey Epstein died in his prison cell in August 2019, after being federally charged with exploiting dozens of underage girls in New York and Florida in the early 2000s.

He previously attempted suicide in late July of 2019, before his reported successful suicide attempt in early August.

The guards who were supposed to monitor Epstein are facing federal charges for not properly supervising him prior to his death.

One day before he reportedly killed himself, a federal appeals court released the transcript of a 2016 deposition in which Epstein repeatedly refused to say whether Maxwell had procured young girls for him.

Maxwell deemed a ‘flight risk’

Maxwell was arrested in July 2020 and has repeatedly been denied bail meaning she’s brought to the court every day from her jail cell.

The $20 million she had stashed in several bank accounts, as well as holding more than one passport, meant a judge deemed her a flight risk.

Her detention means she has spent longer behind bars awaiting trial than Epstein, who was found hanged in his New York prison cell in 2019.

Maxwell’s brother claims she’s being ‘tortured’

Kevin alleged in an interview with GMB that “what we’re seeing and witnessing on a daily basis is not care, it’s abuse.”

“She got fed a pack of crisps all day today. I consider this regime imposed on anyone, consecutively for 524 days, is abuse and is torture,” he claimed.

Maxwell’s jail complaints

Maxwell has repeatedly complained about her treatment and recently said her toilet was a rat infested open sewer drain.

She has claimed that she is being watched by guards and her only company is the rats near to the open sewer drain in her cell.

Her lawyers argue her jail conditions are fit only for fictional serial killer Lecter, and say her continued imprisonment is “untenable and unreasonable”.

A motion filed in April this year alleges Maxwell has been subject to “invasive searches”.

She is served “inedible” food and her water is often cloudy, they say.

It’s also claimed she was forced to crawl on her hands and knees to get into a prison van.

Maxwell sketched hugging defense attorney

The socialite was captured in a courtroom sketch hugging one of her defense attorneys, Laura Menninger.

Two dozen prosecution witnesses testified

Before closing arguments were made, 24 prosecution witnesses testified.

Four of those witnesses were women who alleged they were victims of abuse by Epstein with the help of Maxwell.

Prosecutor Alison Moe told the jury: “These women know what happened to their own bodies.

“Your common sense tells you that being molested is something you never forget, ever.”

What does the 17-page indictment against Maxwell accuse her of?

The 17-page indictment against Maxwell accused her of grooming and befriending victims, normalizing inappropriate behavior, being present during abuse to put victims at ease, encouraging victims to accept Epstein’s help, and encouraging victims to engage in sexual activity and taking part herself.

One accuser Jennifer Araoz said Maxwell was at the “center of his sex trafficking ring.”

If convicted on all counts, Maxwell could face up to 80 years in prison.

Maxwell denies all accusations.

Prosecutors released more than 60 photos

As part of the case, prosecutors have released more than 60 photos from a police raid at Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion.

Some of the pictures shown to the jury include Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein kissing, and one that appears to be a nude photo of Maxwell.

What did the victims say during their testimony?

One woman, identified only as ‘Jane’ detailed how Maxwell recruited her at summer camp and made her feel “special.”

She said sexual encounters with Epstein became routine, with Maxwell sometimes present.

Another, going by ‘Carolyn’ said she was usually paid $300 after sexual encounters with Epstein, often by Maxwell herself.

A third alleged victim was Annie Farmer, now 42, who said Maxwell fondled her breasts when she was a teenager at the New Mexico ranch owned by Epstein.

What emerged during the trial?

• Jury shown creepy pictures of Ghislaine Maxwell giving Jeffrey Epstein a foot massage.
• Maxwell and Epstein pictured lounging in the Queen’s log cabin at Balmoral
• Ghislaine Maxwell laid out a schoolgirl outfit for her to wear while serving tea to paedo Jeffrey Epstein.
• Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton all flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, the paedo millionaire’s former pilot said
• Maxwell handed Epstein’s housekeeper a “degrading” 58-page booklet which shows staff were told to “see nothing and say nothing”.
• A framed photo of Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein kissing shown

Courtroom sketch: Defense team confers

Maxwell’s defense team discussed how to handle a note from the jury, which detailed requests.

The judge approved the requests.

Maxwell spent 60th birthday in jail

Maxwell spent her Christmas Day birthday behind bars in a hellhole prison as a jury continues to decide her fate.

The socialite turned 60 on Saturday, which she spent in New York’s notorious Metropolitan Detention Center after jurors were sent home for the holiday.

Jury requests additional transcript

The jury has requested the transcript of Gregory Parkinson’s testimony.

Parkinson was the police officer who raided Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion in 2005.

Jury makes requests

The jury in the Maxwell trial has reportedly made a few requests this morning.

The requests include the legal definition of “enticement,” a transcript of the testimony from a witness named Matt, colored highlighters, post-it notes, and a white board.

The judge responded to the request:

“Dear jury, we are getting the supplies you requested. We have sent back Matt’s testimony. As far as your question regarding the definition of enticement… enticement means to attract, induce or more using hope or desire.”

Maxwell lawyer asks for correct N95 mask

Maxwell defense lawyer Bobbi Sternheim reportedly asked the judge to ensure that Maxwell receives the correct N95 mask from US Marshals.