Judge ‘will not silence anyone’ in Ghislaine Maxwell trial

Ghislaine Maxwell

The judge presiding over the criminal sex abuse case against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has declined a request by a defence lawyer to ban public comments by the government or lawyers for women who claim abuse.

US District Judge Alison J Nathan said in a written order that she expects anyone involved in the case against Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend will exercise “great care” to comply with rules designed to ensure a fair trial, but she added that no further action was needed now to ensure compliance.