Epstein accuser wants Maxwell "behind bars for the rest of her life"
Sarah Ransome said she was recruited into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring in 2006 when she was just 22.
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"Silenced No More": One woman's allegations of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
In her book, Sarah Ransome describes trauma and rape during childhood that, she says, primed her to become a victim of sexual abuse and threats of violence by Epstein. She talks with "CBS Sunday Morning" about how she "survived hell."
One woman's allegations against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
At age 22, Sarah Ransome says she became a victim of sexual abuse, and was threatened with violence, by Jeffrey Epstein. In her book, "Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back," Ransome describes the traumatic childhood experiences that primed her to become a victim of abuse in adulthood by Epstein, facilitated by his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Epstein accuser explains sex trafficking
As Ghislaine Maxwell's sex abuse trial enters its fifth day, one of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims explains sex trafficking and the psychology behind human trafficking. Mola Lenghi reports.
Ghislaine Maxwell's trial to resume in New York City
Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial is set to resume in New York City. Jeffrey Epstein's former house manager took the stand Thursday and told jurors that two of Epstein's accusers were repeat visitors to his mansion and that Maxwell was the "lady of the house." CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins CBSN AM from outside the courthouse in Manhattan ahead of day 5 of the trial.
Epstein accuser reflects on being a victim — and recruiting other girls
Haley Robson first met Jeffrey Epstein in 2002 when she was a 16-year-old high schooler in West Palm Beach Florida.
First accuser testifies in Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking trial
The first alleged victim to testify in Maxwell's trial said she was 14 during her first sexual encounter with Epstein.
First accuser testifies in Ghislaine Maxwell trial
It was an emotional day at the sex trafficking trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell. An accuser testified that Jeffrey Epstein abused her when she was 14. Epstein's longtime pilot testified that he flew powerful men, including Prince Andrew and former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, on Epstein's private plane. Mola Lenghi reports.
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? A look at her life and history
In opening statements Monday, prosecutors described Ghislaine Maxwell to be Jeffrey Epstein's "lady of the house" who set up teenaged girls for him to sexually abuse.
Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial underway
Opening statements began in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite who is charged with recruiting women and girls for her longtime associate Jeffrey Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
Prosecutors portray Ghislaine Maxwell as Jeffrey Epstein's "partner in crime"
Opening statements began Monday in the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ghislaine Maxwell sex abuse trial begins
Opening statements are set for Monday in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein charged with recruiting and grooming girls for his alleged sex trafficking ring. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what the prosecution has to prove to make its case and whether taking the stand would benefit Maxwell.
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