Prosecutors portray Ghislaine Maxwell as Jeffrey Epstein's "partner in crime"
Opening statements began Monday in the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Jeffrey Epstein
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.
7/12: CBS Evening News
Tropical Storm Barry expected to hit the Gulf Coast as a hurricane; Best friends with the "same soul" swear they're twins.
7/9: CBS Evening News
Trump distances himself from Jeffrey Epstein after new sex trafficking charges; 11-year-old heading to All-Star Game after writing powerful essay.
8/9: CBS Evening News
El Paso suspect claims he was targeting Mexicans in deadly massacre; Cleveland auto mechanic fulfills lifelong dream to become a doctor.
8/14: CBS Evening News
Multiple officers shot near Philadelphia's Temple University; Talks between U.S. Soccer and U.S. women's team break down.
8/17: CBS Evening News
Portland rally met with police presence in anticipation of violence; Child’s Victim’s Act has opened the door to a rush of lawsuits in New York.
8/30: CBS Evening News
Hurricane Dorian could strike as a Category 4 storm; 6-year-old girl fighting to get female army soldiers into the toy military.
11/20: CBS Evening News
Gordon Sondland implicates Trump officials in "quid pro quo" scheme; Prince Andrew steps back from royal duties after BBC interview
Epstein accuser speaks out ahead of Ghislaine Maxwell's trial
Jennifer Araoz, who says Jeffrey Epstein raped her when she was 15, was the first accuser to speak about her allegations against him on TV.
Ghislaine Maxwell's security adviser: "We had to make her disappear"
Ghislaine Maxwell's security adviser spoke about his experience in an upcoming docuseries exclusively for Paramount+.
WorldView: Iran to resume nuclear talks
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator said talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal are back on. Meanwhile, a senior Chinese political official has been accused of sexual assault for the first time, and a U.S. trial involving Virginia Giuffre's sex assault allegation against Britain's Prince Andrew may start late next year. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron presented Germany's departing Chancellor Angela Merkel with France's highest award. CBS News' Lucy Craft joined "CBSN AM" from Tokyo with those international stories.
Queen urges bold action on climate change
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II called on world leaders to take urgent action on climate change in a video message at the U.N. climate summit in Scotland. The 95-year-old monarch was due to attend the event in person, but she pulled out following doctors' orders to rest. BBC News correspondent Daniela Relph has the latest news from Buckingham Palace.
WorldView: Shanghai Disneyland COVID case
On Sunday, Shanghai Disneyland closed down and barred people inside from leaving after a visitor tested positive for COVID-19. Barclays boss Jes Staley stepped down after an inquiry into his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria. And satellite photos confirm Russia is massing troops and military equipment on the border with Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has a roundup from London.
Barclays bank CEO quits in shadow of probe of Jeffrey Epstein ties
Jes Staley says he'll contest the yet-to-be-released findings of an investigation into those links by British regulators.
Federal judge speaks out after gunman killed son
A federal judge in New Jersey is speaking out about a horrifying attack that left her 20-year-old son dead and her husband critically wounded. The attacker was a lawyer, who is believed to have shot and killed another lawyer in California days before targeting the judge's family. Jim Axelrod reports.
Epstein accuser: Maxwell was "the mastermind"
In her first interview since Ghislaine Maxwell was denied bail, alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre spoke with Gayle King, claiming that Maxwell could have video tapes of "very well-known" government officials, politicians, and even royals who would be unhappy "if she squeals." Giuffre called Epstein a "sick pedophile," but said it's Maxwell who "was the mastermind."
Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail
A judge in New York has ruled that Jeffrey Epstein's alleged accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, has both the money and motive to flee the country, and denied her request to be released on bail. Maxwell will likely spend the next year in jail as she awaits trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
Lawyer details secret meetings with Epstein
Attorney Brad Edwards represents dozens of women who accused late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein of varying degrees of sexual assault when they were underaged. He speaks with Anthony Mason to talk about his decadeslong psychological struggle against Epstein's estate, chronicled in his new book, "Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein."
8/16/19: CBSN Evening News
Jeffrey Epstein death ruled a suicide; Actor Peter Fonda dies at 79 from cancer.
8/13/19: CBSN Evening News
Changes made at jail where Epstein died; Bride lives happily ever after, tumor free.
8/12/19: CBSN Evening News
Jeffrey Epstein's death raises serious questions; Music artists refused to work with Greta Thunberg.
8/15: CBS Evening News
Dale Earnhardt Jr., family survives Tennessee plane crash; Syracuse officer bonds with kids on the basketball court.
8/9/19: CBSN Evening News
El Paso suspect said he targeted Mexicans; Auto mechanic turns life dream into reality.
7/31/19: CBSN Evening News
Progressives and moderates face off in Detroit; Family of John Dillinger to exhume his body.
Live
Senators cautiously optimistic about talks to end government shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up. Follow live updates here.
Exclusive
Border Patrol takes lead role in Chicago crackdown, carrying out more arrests than ICE
Border Patrol agents have been responsible for more Chicago-area arrests than ICE in the Trump administration's "Midway Blitz" crackdown, an unprecedented shift that has caused some internal tensions, CBS News has learned.
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction, kills dozens in Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa has left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, as it continues to threaten the Bahamas and Bermuda.
Exclusive
US plans "show of force" against Chinese in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet
The move, if it occurs, would be in response to China's escalating hostilities near disputed waters as Trump is poised to meet with Xi, sources say.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Ex-cop Sean Grayson guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting
A jury has found former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second degree murder for the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey.
The Fed cuts rates by 0.25 percentage points amid a weaker labor market
The Fed on Wednesday announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025, reducing borrowing costs in a move to spur U.S. hiring.
Red Cross responds to video of Hamas allegedly moving Israeli hostage remains
The Red Cross said its staff in Gaza "were not able to intervene directly on-site" as alleged Hamas members were seen burying and then uncovering the remains of a deceased hostage.
We asked Vance and 7 lawmakers what they're doing to end the government shutdown
The government shutdown has gone on for more than four weeks, with no sign the impasse will end soon. Here's what lawmakers told CBS News they're doing.