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Ghislaine Maxwell has revealed more details about her secret life, including a mysterious spouse whom she “refuses to reveal identity” to prosecutors.
The detail was revealed during Maxwell’s bail hearing in Manhattan on Tuesday.
“In addition to not describing in any way the absence of proposed bond cosigners, the defendant also fails to mention the financial circumstances or assets of his spouse whose identity he declined to provide to the Trial Services,” Federal Assistant Attorney Alison Moe she told federal court judge Alison Nathan during the video hearing.
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It was added that Maxwell or his attorneys did not provide information on who would jointly sign the bond, if awarded one, or its assets.
“There are no details at all,” said Ms. Moe.
Prosecutors used the mysterious spouse as a detail among many to argue that 58-year-old British high society was an “extreme” escape risk for bail.
The risk increased, prosecutors said, given the fact that Maxwell used a fake identity to buy his New Hampshire property, has yet to reveal his general wealth and has hidden from authorities in the past year.
Maxwell’s attorneys asked for his client to be released on $ 5 million bail.
After listening to both sides, the judge ruled that Maxwell has access to “extraordinary financial resources that could provide him with the means to flee the country.”
Despite the coronavirus pandemic that affects people’s ability to leave the United States easily, Judge Nathan added that he thought “no combination of conditions could reasonably ensure their presence in court. The risks are simply too great.” .
Maxwell was arrested on July 2 in New Hampshire on a six-count indictment. The charges include Maxwell allegedly recruiting and preparing young girls to be sexually assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein and other powerful people.
She pleaded not guilty to all charges.
After denying bail, the judge ordered Maxwell to remain in the Metropolitan Detention Center pending his trial, which was scheduled for July 2021.
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