With just days left before a verdict is expected, here is a recap on what has happened during one of the United State's highest-profile trials of 2021.
Testimony in her trial began on November 29, with the prosecution taking a fortnight to make their case.For their part, Ms Maxwell's defence lasted just two days.
It is hard to give a precise estimate, but closing arguments are set for Monday, local time, and the jury could get the case as soon as the end of that day.Why did Ghislaine Maxwell decide not to testify? Regardless, it's rare for a high-profile defendant to put themselves on the stand, as it opens them up to a lot more scrutiny.They were romantically involved, but at some point — the timeline is unclear — she says she transitioned to being more of an employee, running his households.Prosecutors have accused of her as functioning as Mr Epstein's madam, procuring underage girls to satisfy him sexually.
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