I recently read through the entire indictment and list of "charges" that federal prosecutors have filed against Ghislaine Maxwell.
I would advise others who are interested in this case to look up that indictment on the internet and read it through for themselves.
Remember, in our legal system...anyone indicted is to be "presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."
The government's "case" against Maxwell is actually surprisingly weak.
Literally, the only "evidence" they have is some anecdotal stories from some young women, several years after the fact, all of whom have either filed...or are in the process of filing...civil suits against Ghislaine in an effort to secure a big financial pay-day (now that Epstein is dead, and their civil suits against Epstein's estate are going nowhere).
The government's "case" against and indictment of Ms. Maxwell seems to me now to be nothing more than an obvious "bargaining chip" to entice, and possibly coerce Ms. Maxwell to "make a deal," "talk," and hopefully present evidence so that prosecutors can move higher up in the the food chain.
Also, the fact that Ms. Maxwell purchased a home last year in the U.S. and has been living there full-time ever since, is very strong evidence that a good defense attorney can present to the judge during a bail hearing to show that Ms. Maxwell is not a flight risk.
So here's how I think this is going to play out...
1) Ghislaine comes up for a bail hearing on Friday...and she'll probably be granted bail.
2) When she's home and can think clearly, she'll be planning a defense with a group of high-priced, hard-hitting attorneys.
3) I can assure you that the "case" against Ghislaine Maxwell is not a "slam-dunk" like the press is spinning it to be...not even close.
4) I believe she has about an 80% chance of walking completely free...do to various exculpatory factors...without ever having to make any sort of "deal."
5) If I were advising Ms. Maxwell, I would advise her to accept no deals...unless the deal offered complete immunity from prosecution...because the government's case against her is weak.
6) I believe the prosecution would be more than happy to make such a deal because their end-game is to actually go after people higher up in the food chain than Ms. Maxwell.
7) It would then be prudent to accept such a deal...tell what she knows and present any evidence that she has...to avoid the time and expense of a lengthy trial.
Regards,
-Ward
I would advise others who are interested in this case to look up that indictment on the internet and read it through for themselves.
Remember, in our legal system...anyone indicted is to be "presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."
The government's "case" against Maxwell is actually surprisingly weak.
Literally, the only "evidence" they have is some anecdotal stories from some young women, several years after the fact, all of whom have either filed...or are in the process of filing...civil suits against Ghislaine in an effort to secure a big financial pay-day (now that Epstein is dead, and their civil suits against Epstein's estate are going nowhere).
The government's "case" against and indictment of Ms. Maxwell seems to me now to be nothing more than an obvious "bargaining chip" to entice, and possibly coerce Ms. Maxwell to "make a deal," "talk," and hopefully present evidence so that prosecutors can move higher up in the the food chain.
Also, the fact that Ms. Maxwell purchased a home last year in the U.S. and has been living there full-time ever since, is very strong evidence that a good defense attorney can present to the judge during a bail hearing to show that Ms. Maxwell is not a flight risk.
So here's how I think this is going to play out...
1) Ghislaine comes up for a bail hearing on Friday...and she'll probably be granted bail.
2) When she's home and can think clearly, she'll be planning a defense with a group of high-priced, hard-hitting attorneys.
3) I can assure you that the "case" against Ghislaine Maxwell is not a "slam-dunk" like the press is spinning it to be...not even close.
4) I believe she has about an 80% chance of walking completely free...do to various exculpatory factors...without ever having to make any sort of "deal."
5) If I were advising Ms. Maxwell, I would advise her to accept no deals...unless the deal offered complete immunity from prosecution...because the government's case against her is weak.
6) I believe the prosecution would be more than happy to make such a deal because their end-game is to actually go after people higher up in the food chain than Ms. Maxwell.
7) It would then be prudent to accept such a deal...tell what she knows and present any evidence that she has...to avoid the time and expense of a lengthy trial.
Regards,
-Ward
