The recent decision to transfer Ghislaine Maxwell, who was involved in aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of under-age girls, to a low-security female prison in Texas has caused discontent among other inmates. Reports suggest that fellow prisoners were upset by the move and even faced lockdowns to accommodate Maxwell’s visitors. Victims of Epstein have also expressed concerns about Maxwell’s transfer to the new facility.
Maxwell herself has reportedly stated that she is unsure why she was moved, although her lawyer cited safety reasons for the transfer. The high-profile nature of the Epstein scandal has drawn increased attention, with Maxwell denying witnessing any inappropriate behavior between Epstein and President Trump during her recent meetings with the US deputy attorney general.
Meanwhile, questions have been raised about Trump’s past association with Epstein following the release of a suggestive letter sent by Trump to Epstein in 2003. Inmates at Maxwell’s new prison have voiced frustration over what they perceive as preferential treatment afforded to her by the authorities, with protests targeting the facility. Notably, Maxwell is not the sole prominent figure at the prison, as Elizabeth Holmes, known for defrauding investors with her blood-testing company Theranos, is also an inmate.
Additional security measures, including heightened guard presence at the prison’s entry and exit points, have reportedly been implemented since Maxwell’s arrival. In light of potential threats and media scrutiny, inmates have been cautioned against threatening Maxwell or discussing her publicly.
