Maxwell was arrested in New Hampshire at 8:30 a.m. by the FBI.
She is expected to appear in federal court at some point Thursday.
+ Related Content: Lawsuit claims Jeffrey Epstein molested 13-year-old girl
According to federal documents, Maxwell is a defendant in the case of sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein.
Documents show the incidents took place from about 1994 through about 1997.
Maxwell allegedly assisted and facilitated and contributed to Epstein's abuse of minor girls by helping him recruit, groom and abuse victims. The victims were as young as 14-years-old when they were groomed and abused by both Maxwell and Epstein, both of whom knew that certain victims were minors, according to federal documents.
Maxwell was in an intimate relationship with Epstein and was also paid by him to manage his various properties, including one in Palm Beach, Florida.
Maxwell is facing several charges, including enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, conspiracy to transport minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, and perjury.
Maxwell's arrest comes nearly a year after Epstein was arrested. Epstein died by suicidein prison in August 2019.
To read the full indictment, click here.
On Thursday, attorney Spencer Kuvin, who represents a number of Epstein's victims, released a statement which read, in part, "This welcomed news will hopefully be the first of many co-conspirators to face the consequences of this [sic] horrific crimes. White the fund [Epstein Victim's Compensation Program] was the first page of the last chapter in this sad and terrible saga, the prosecution of Epstein's co-conspirators, including Ms. Maxwell, will signal the conclusion of this final chapter. The arrest and successful prosecution of Ms. Maxwell, will signal the conclusion of this final chapter."
She is expected to appear in federal court at some point Thursday.
+ Related Content: Lawsuit claims Jeffrey Epstein molested 13-year-old girl
According to federal documents, Maxwell is a defendant in the case of sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein.
Documents show the incidents took place from about 1994 through about 1997.
Maxwell allegedly assisted and facilitated and contributed to Epstein's abuse of minor girls by helping him recruit, groom and abuse victims. The victims were as young as 14-years-old when they were groomed and abused by both Maxwell and Epstein, both of whom knew that certain victims were minors, according to federal documents.
Maxwell was in an intimate relationship with Epstein and was also paid by him to manage his various properties, including one in Palm Beach, Florida.
Maxwell is facing several charges, including enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts, conspiracy to transport minors with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, and perjury.
Maxwell's arrest comes nearly a year after Epstein was arrested. Epstein died by suicidein prison in August 2019.
To read the full indictment, click here.
On Thursday, attorney Spencer Kuvin, who represents a number of Epstein's victims, released a statement which read, in part, "This welcomed news will hopefully be the first of many co-conspirators to face the consequences of this [sic] horrific crimes. White the fund [Epstein Victim's Compensation Program] was the first page of the last chapter in this sad and terrible saga, the prosecution of Epstein's co-conspirators, including Ms. Maxwell, will signal the conclusion of this final chapter. The arrest and successful prosecution of Ms. Maxwell, will signal the conclusion of this final chapter."
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