Ghislaine Maxwell dressed up a British teenager wearing a schoolgirl outfit for sex. Jeffrey Epstein later called her “good girl,” a hearing was held yesterday.
Maxwell is said have boasted about her friendship to Prince Andrew. Maxwell allegedly shared with the 18-year old how Epstein likes ‘cute, young girls, pretty.
Maxwell, who was 17 when Maxwell first met the “lonely” youngster in London, convinced her to offer the massages at her Belgravia home.
Maxwell inquired after her accusation: “How was it? Did you have fun?” It was good.
The 44-year-old woman took part in the testimony stand yesterday at Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, New York, where Maxwell is being tried for allegedly sexually trafficking children.
With a cut-glass accent she testified that Maxwell gave her a schoolgirl uniform once and that it was fun to have Jeffrey drink tea in the outfit.
One witness, who used the pseudonym Kate, claimed Maxwell called Maxwell a “good boy” when she gave Epstein an op-ed in London Belgravia. It was while Epstein was just a teenager.
Kate, under questioning by the prosecution, claimed that when she visited Palm Beach, Florida she was instructed to wear a schoolgirl dress to “take Jeffrey his tea” by Maxwell. (both images taken in 2005)
Kate stated, “It was a long, pleated skirt with white socks and white panties, as well as a shirt.” Kate’s voice cracked as she said, “It was a short, pleated skirt with white socks and white panties.”
She said that Maxwell had asked her after sex with Epstein if she had enjoyed it and replied that he thought so.
Maxwell, who is 59 years old, has denied all charges. Kate shared with jurors her story of being befriended in 1994 by Maxwell on Day Six.
The couple were neighbors in Belgravia, where Kate lived alongside her mother, who was struggling, and Maxwell was 32.
She was invited to Maxwell’s townhouse for tea. There were Epstein photos on the walls, and she was informed that he was a “philanthropist who likes to help young people”.
Maxwell invited Kate again to his home a few more weeks later.
Kate stated that she is ‘athletic’ and strong for her height. She told jurors, “She (Maxwell), said to me, “Why don’t we give Maxwell’s feet a squeeze to show Maxwell how strong you really are?”
Maxwell called Maxwell to tell him Epstein’s massage therapist had been cancelled. Could you please help her out by coming over, as my hands were so strong?
Maxwell, Kate claimed led her upstairs into a darkly lit area with a table and naked Epstein. Maxwell shut the door and Maxwell, a multimillionaire sex offender, ‘engaged her sexually’.
‘Later Maxwell told me to find someone to give Epstein a b***job,’ Kate claimed, and said Maxwell told her he needed to have sex ‘three times a day’
It was claimed that Maxwell said the same thing to Kate a few days later when he told her, “You did such an excellent job last time, and he wanted your return.” Kate said to the jury, “She said, “Did it have fun?” “You are such a great girl.”
Epstein was in desperate need of sex three times daily, and Kate replied to Maxwell that Maxwell asked her if she knew any people who would give Jeffrey a kiss. [sex act]Because it was too much for her. She replied, “You know what he loves – cute and young, beautiful, just like you.”
Former lingerie actress and model who was also a witness to the incident, stated that she was worried about Maxwell’s connections and influence with powerful individuals.
Kate described Maxwell as saying: “She seemed like she knew everybody. She told me she was friends and acquaintances with Prince Andrew, Donald Trump, and many other famous people.”
Following her 18th Birthday, she was flown to Florida by Epstein to spend the night at Epstein’s villa. This is also where Maxwell gave her her schoolgirl uniform.
She claimed that the house featured’shocking photos’ of young girls unclothed in every room. At 23-24, she also went to the Caribbean private island owned by the financier. She saw a young girl there.
Lara Pomerantz, a prosecutor asked her why she kept the relationship with Epstein over ten years. She said that she initially believed Maxwell to be her friend but later became ‘fearful of’ the couple.
Last year, she accepted a £2.45million settlement from the compensation fund for Epstein victims.
Bobbi Sternheim, Maxwell’s attorney, also said that she had kept in touch and sent Epstein a letter signed: “Best love forever.”
Ghislaine Maxwell embraces her lawyer Bobbi Starheim as she stands trial Monday
Judge Alison Nathan informed the jury before Kate testified that she wasn’t a victim because she was too old to consent.
Judge Nathan stated that Maxwell was not guilty based solely on Kate’s testimony and could not use Kate’s evidence for his verdict.
According to the judge, jurors can use the jury’s discretion only for matters that “are relevant to the issues before them”.
Kate was not allowed to discuss the details of Epstein’s encounters after the ruling.
Kate, dressed in a black cardigan with a blouse and skirt with black polka dots and a darkblue blouse and skirt with black slits, looked nervous.
While Maxwell sat in her witness box, her hair was up in a braid. Maxwell looked surprisingly uninterested and was mostly content to remain seated in her chair.
Kate presented evidence and stated that Epstein engaged her in sexual activity whenever she met him. Maxwell was also a frequent witness.
She replied, “She would talk on nature. She would also mention boys and girl willies. That is euphemisms for penis.
‘She asked me if I knew anybody who could give Jeffrey a b***job because it was a lot for her to do.’
Maxwell also said it to Kate once more: “You know what you like? You are cute, beautiful and young like Maxwell.
Kate stated that Maxwell introduced her to Maxwell when she turned 17 years old. She was then living with Maxwell’s mother in Belgravia, who was also ill.
The woman claimed Epstein stripped off his robe and showed his naked body to Maxwell, who then handed Maxwell massage oil. Maxwell closed the door. Epstein’s table massage was taken to court on Friday
For the jury’s first viewing, a detective placed the dark-green folding table on the desk in front of them. Maxwell was reportedly not emotional (pictured below in a sketch from Friday’s court hearing).
Kate stated that Maxwell first came to her attention in Paris when she went on a trip along with the man she was seeing. At the time, he was 38 years old and had made the introduction because he knew Maxwell.
Kate said this about Maxwell: “We spoke about Maxwell and where they were going, but we also talked about my home. They talked about my boyfriend. “She was interested in me.”
Kate said Maxwell was “very elegant, very refined and had very short dark brown hair”. Her achievements were impressive.
Kate thought Maxwell was only in her 30s when she called. Maxwell was contacted by Kate via her telephone number. Maxwell called Maxwell several weeks later.
Kate stated that she was excited to become friends with Kate and was also friends with the man she was seeing. She appeared very happy and was everything I needed.
Maxwell lived in Belgravia, where Kate recalls many pictures of Epstein and Maxwell.
Maxwell heard Kate tell Maxwell that Kate lived with her mother, and that her mum suffered from migraines. She needed to be able to massage her.
Maxwell said Kate could study law at Oxford University. Kate claimed that Kate was eligible for this program. Kate stated that she is a musician and suggested she may pursue it. She also talked about her passion for athletics.
Kate claimed that Maxwell was a great host and she had a wonderful time. After sighing, she stated that Maxwell made her feel special. I felt I had found a connection that could be really meaningful to me…she seemed as excited as I was to have a new friend. It was exhilarating. It was as if someone loved me. I wanted someone to be my friend.
Maxwell spoke to Kate about Epstein, saying that he was an ‘entrepreneur who likes to help young people’ and that it would have been’really wonderful’ to meet him.
Bobbi Sternheim, the defense attorney arrives in court on the sixth day for the Ghislaine Maxiwell trial
Ghislaine’s siblings Isabel Maxwell and Kevin Maxwell were there Monday to help their sister.
Kate shared that Kate felt isolated at the time of her life and hadn’t made friends since she had moved from France to the UK.
Maxwell invited Kate again to her home to visit Epstein just a few more weeks later. Maxwell spoke in a louder voice than Kate, and it was clear that she felt an urgent need to meet Epstein.
Kate stated that she had been told by her mother, Kate, that she loved it and would be happy to meet him.
Kate was waiting for Epstein, who was wearing sweatpants and a hoodie as he called. Maxwell, who was on the phone with Kate at the end of his call, said that Kate had told him about Epstein and explained that Kate planned to attend Oxford as a singer and was looking forward to going there.
Maxwell claimed Kate was strong and athletic for her weight – Maxwell was then 98lbs. She told the jury.
Kate replied: “She suggested that you give him a gentle squeeze on his feet to demonstrate how strong you really are.”
“I massaged them. Epstein seemed to be very supportive and told me I could do your shoulders. His words were that I was strong, and that I knew what I wanted.
Maxwell called Kate two weeks later, and Kate was invited to her next meeting.
Kate claimed Maxwell informed her Epstein had been due for a massage, but Epstein’s therapist had called and canceled. Could you please help her out by going over because I have such strong hands.
Lara Pomerantz, the prosecutor asked Kate if she was a masseuse then or now. She replied: “No.”
Kate claimed that she went to Epstein’s Palm Beach home to get schoolgirl clothes. She was provided with short skirts, white pants and white socks. As evidence, Epstein’s Palm Beach house was shown.
Maxwell claimed that Epstein told Kate when she first arrived that she needed massages and it was hard to keep up. The door opened to reveal a large room with a table and massage tables. She led me up the stairs. It was darkly lit. The room was small and contained a table for massage.
Kate stated that Epstein entered the room in a robe, then took it off to be naked.
When Kate was asked what Maxwell did she respond that she was in the doorway facing Maxwell and gave her some oil for massage.
Kate replied, “Ghislaine maxwell”, when she was asked whether anyone closed the door.
Pomerantz inquired if Epstein had initiated sexual contact between Kate and him and performed a sex act.
Kate stated that Maxwell met her downstairs after she left.
Kate replied: “She said: “How did it turn out? It was fun. Did you have fun? Was it good?
Maxwell called Kate again a few days later and invited her back to the house.
Maxwell made it clear to Kate that he was proud of her work and wanted her back.
Kate went upstairs, where a table was set up for Epstein’s massage. Maxwell addressed Kate and said, ‘Have an enjoyable time before you close the door.
Kate said that Epstein had once again initiated sexual contact with her and did a sex act.
Kate said Maxwell asked her if she had fun when Maxwell came down to the house. Maxwell is a great guy. I’m so happy you were able to come….he obviously likes you a lot’.
“She looked really happy. “I was very pleased that she was happy.”
Kate claimed that she was gifted a Maxwell Prada bag on her 18th birthday. This happened after she had sex in a bar with Epstein.
On Monday, Kate stated that she was only in her 20s when Epstein took her to Epstein’s private Caribbean island. She called it “Little St. Jeff”
When asked if Kate had ever seen any girls in Maxwell’s house, Kate replied that she once saw a blonde girl her age drinking tea with Maxwell.
Maxwell asked her similar questions to the ones she’d been asking during their first meeting.
Maxwell answered Kate’s question about Maxwell and said that she believed she was a good match for Epstein.
Kate indicated that she would keep seeing Epstein until her late 30s. That’s more than a decade. Maxwell, she said, until around 24.
Kate stated that Epstein was asexual to her when she first saw him.
Kate explained that Maxwell would talk to her about sexual issues when they met.
Kate was asked about Maxwell’s personality. She said that Maxwell spoke like a girl from school, and it felt strange to her. Everything was fun, everything was silly….everything seemed to be like a fun silly joke.
Kate knew that Maxwell was Epstein’s girlfriend, and it was her responsibility to care for his “needs”, whatever they might be.
Kate stated that she flew commercially to meet Maxwell and Epstein at Palm Beach, New York, and Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean. Maxwell would often call Kate with arrangements
Maxwell managed several of his properties, including the Palm Beach home she visited when she was 18, Kate said to the jury.
Kate stated that Epstein wanted everything to go his way and that there were many rules to follow.
Kate claimed Maxwell was a talker about Maxwell’s social circle right in front of her.
She explained that “She seemed to be friends with everybody. She was friends with Prince Andrew, Donald Trump and many famous people. Sometimes their names would only come up in conversation, as she may be discussing them on the telephone with me.”
Kate stated that she flew commercially to visit Maxwell and Epstein at Palm Beach, New York, and Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean. Maxwell would often call Kate with arrangements.
Kate said she visited Epstein’s Island when she was about 23 years old and had sex with him during that time.
Kate was the only person to speak to prosecutors during 2019.
Kate claimed that she had stayed so long in Epstein’s and Maxwell’s worlds because she was afraid about what she would do if she spoke out or left.
She stated that she felt fearful because of the ‘how connected’ they were.
Kate acknowledged that she had been addicted to cocaine, sleeping pills, and alcohol in her 20s. However it did not affect her memories of those events.
Kate claimed that she received $3.25 million from Epstein victims’ fund, although some money was paid to her attorneys.
Kate (pictured in the sketch) recalled Epstein’s Island visit when she was 23 years old and claimed that they had had sexual contact.
Bobbi Strerheim, Maxwell’s lawyer asked Kate to answer questions during cross-examination about Kate’s involvement with a man ‘connected the royal family’
Her reference to Tom Parker-Bowles (son of the Duchess) seemed to have been to her.
Reports have previously suggested that Kate paid the man to be set up for a drug sting by tabloid newspapers in 1999.
Kate said that she had recorded the man when they met at Cannes Film Festival. However, she denies having recorded him.
Sternheim replied: “But, he was recording?” Sternheim stated: “But he wasn’t recorded?” Kate answered yes.
Sternheim stated: “In a discussion in which you attempted to get him drugs?”
Kate answered: “Yes.
Sternheim stated that Kate had not been paid anything for the surgery and denied Kate ever receiving any compensation.
Kate stated, “Did you do what?”
Kate confessed that Epstein sent her emails in 2008 while she was behind bars for sexual solicitation of underage girls. She offered to send Epstein pictures, but she didn’t actually send the images.
Kate stated that she confirmed signing off emails.
Kate acknowledged that she had asked Epstein to visit her in 2011, even though he was out of prison. However, he was not there so it didn’t happen.
According to her, the last time Kate spoke with Epstein was 2012 when she had become a mom.
Sternheim said that Kate shared with a former friend that she had met while on an airplane that the Epstein matter had ‘fallen into my lap.’ Kate refuted the claims.
Sternheim said that Kate talked to Ray Hamilton more recently. She claimed that the case was progressing and she wanted to “get money and go to Italy with my child”.
Kate laughed and responded, “No.
Sternheim asked Kate to answer if, when she asked her to dress in the schoolgirl attire, “you and Ghislaine talked about St. Trinians” referring back to the British cartoon. The film was released by Hollywood in 2007.
Kate wasn’t allowed to reply because the prosecution objected.