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Maxwell, 60, was a longtime associate of Epstein, who died in 2019 just weeks after being indicted



 


Annie Farmer, left, one of the four accusers who testified against Maxwell at trial, and her lawyer Sigrid McCawley arrive at U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York for Maxwell's sentencing hearing. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)



Ghislaine Maxwell, the jet-setting British socialite who once consorted with royals, presidents and billionaires, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday for helping the financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls.

The stiff sentence was the punctuation mark on a trial that explored the sordid rituals of a predator power couple who courted the rich and famous as they lured vulnerable girls as young as 14, and then exploited them.

Prosecutors said Epstein, who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial, sexually abused children hundreds of times, over more than a decade, and couldn't have done so without the help of Maxwell, his longtime companion and one-time girlfriend who they said sometimes also participated in the abuse.

In December, a New York federal court jury convicted Maxwell of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges.

U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan, who also imposed a $750,000 US fine, said "a very significant sentence is necessary" and that she wanted to send an "unmistakable message" that these kinds of crimes would be punished.

Prosecutors had asked the judge to give her 30 to 55 years in prison, while the 60-year-old Maxwell's defence sought a lenient sentence of just five years.



Premier Doug Ford Defends Nephew Cabinet Appointment


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Some Bullsh*t I Couldn't Ignore


 Think does this make any sense is Michael from a Multicultural Back Ground. Listen I'm just saying this is some BullSh*t I couldn't Ignore.
 Mayor John Tory said to give him a chance. 
Give My son 21years and all Youth 16yrs to 30yrs a chance 
My bad so he is qualified oh ok 


TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his decision to name his nephew minister of citizenship and multiculturalism.

Ford was asked about the appointment today in his first news conference since he introduced his new, 30-person cabinet last week.

The premier says his nephew Michael Ford has “extensive experience,” having previously served on Toronto city council and as a school trustee.