Ghislaine Maxwell sued by her lawyers for over $878,000 in fees
A law firm that helped defend Ghislaine Maxwell, the socialite convicted of helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, is suing her, her brother and husband.
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46 found dead in back of tractor-trailer
At least 46 people have been found dead in a tractor-trailer near San Antonio that had no working air conditioning. It’s believed to have been a human smuggling operation. Three people were taken into custody. Ghislaine Maxwell is set to be sentenced in Manhattan federal court for helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls. And Russia has scheduled a trial for WNBA star Britney Griner for Friday on attempted drug smuggling charges.
Ghislaine Maxwell accuser calls prison sentence "tremendous relief"
Accuser Annie Farmer said she believed Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing was "very fair."
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Maxwell gets 20-year sentence in Epstein case
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to two decades behind bars for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Her attorney plans to appeal the judge's decision. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. A federal jury convicted her in December for helping her long-time associate Jeffrey Epstein recruit, groom, and sexually abuse teenage girls. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has details from inside the courtroom.
Prosecutors seek up to 55 years for Maxwell
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislane Maxwell is set to be sentenced in New York federal court Tuesday. She was convicted in December of helping the wealthy financier traffic and abuse underage girls. Jericka Duncan reports and CBS news legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the sentencing.
Ghislaine Maxwell should spend 30 to 55 years in prison, prosecutors argue
Maxwell was found guilty of sex trafficking and convicted in December for helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse teenage girls.
Ghislaine Maxwell will not get a new trial, judge rules
Maxwell, a British socialite, was convicted in December of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse several teenage girls.
Ghislaine Maxwell's journey
Ghislaine Maxwell grew up in the United Kingdom in immense wealth and privilege, the daughter of a media mogul. CBS News' Holly Williams reveals Maxwell's complicated journey from her father's momentous fall from power and sudden death, to living the high life in New York associated with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Andrew facing trial
A U.S. district judge ruled that Virginia Roberts Giuffre can move forward with her sex abuse suit against the Duke of York, rejecting arguments by Prince Andrew that he was protected by a 2009 plea agreement between Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein. As CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports, Prince Andrew now faces three choices: head to court, appeal the decision, or reach a legal settlement with Giuffre.
Epstein accuser alleges torture by Maxwell
The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell is underway and we're hearing new details from one of her alleged victims. In her book, "Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back," Sarah Ransome writes about her time in Epstein's orbit.
Calls in York for Prince Andrew to lose title
The historic City of York in Northern England has much to be proud of, from a Gothic cathedral to medieval streets filled with charm. But as Holly Williams reports, the people of York feel Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is no longer fit to be connected with the city after allegations of sex abuse made in an American civil case. The prince denies those allegations. Holly Williams reports.
Maxwell's family, head of security speak out
Jury selection for Ghislaine Maxwell’s federal sex abuse trial begins Tuesday in New York. Maxwell is accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring and sometimes participating in the alleged abuse herself. Her brother, sister and head of security are speaking out as the trial gets underway.
Prince Andrew under pressure amid lawsuit
Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre has launched a civil case against Prince Andrew alleging sexual assault when she was a teenager. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports on how his denial of the charges hasn't stopped him from being considered guilty by the public his royal family represents.
Maxwell accuser reacts to guilty verdict
Sarah Ransome, author of "Silenced No More: Surviving my Journey to Hell and Back," joins "CBS Mornings" to react to the Ghislaine Maxwell guilty verdict. Ransome said she was recruited into Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring when she was just 22 years old. Ransome was not part of the criminal case against Maxwell — she settled a civil suit against Epstein and Maxwell in 2018.
Epstein accuser on Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Jennifer Araoz has accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting and raping her when she was a teenager. She, along with her attorney, Eric Lerner, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the start of the trial of Epstein's close associate and former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Deliberations underway in Maxwell trial
The jury is continuing deliberations in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex abuse trial. The prosecution says she was a dangerous woman who preyed on vulnerable kids. The defense says Maxwell is taking the blame for Jeffrey Epstein's alleged wrongdoings. Mola Lenghi has more.
Melinda French Gates opens up about divorce
Melinda French Gates sits down exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King for her first wide-ranging interview since divorcing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. She addresses rumors of Bill Gates' infidelity and interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, and shares details about her ongoing commitment to philanthropy. In a statement to CBS News, Bill Gates said "meeting with Epstein was a mistake that I regret deeply. It was a substantial error in judgment."
Modeling agent who was close to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in French jail
Victims of alleged abuse described shock and dismay that the agent, Jean-Luc Brunel, will never face trial.
Prince Andrew settles sex abuse suit
An out-of-court settlement will allow Prince Andrew to avoid publicly testifying about the sex abuse allegations against him. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab spoke with CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Lana Zak about what we've learned about the settlement details and the ramifications for the royal.
Prince Andrew settles sexual abuse lawsuit
Britain's Prince Andrew settled a lawsuit with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager, which he denies. Ian Lee reports.
Prince Andrew settles sex abuse lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre
The suit was settled out of court and will require Andrew to donate to Giuffre's charity.
Prince Andrew settles abuse lawsuit
Prince Andrew has settled a sexual abuse civil lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, who says she was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring and accused the prince of raping when she was a minor. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jericka Duncan to discuss the settlement.
London Calling: Prince Andrew loses military titles
Prince Andrew has been stripped of all his military titles and charities as he faces a lawsuit connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's "London Calling."
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Charlie Kirk killed at Utah event; "subject in custody" was released, FBI says
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students hurt in Colorado high school shooting
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the suspect is also in the hospital with injuries from self-inflicted shots.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.