Coverage dated December 15, 2021 to December 17, 2021

Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case in her sex trafficking trial

Headline from WMUR, on the newest of 2 developments

Maxwell told the court she would not testify in her own defense because "the government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt."

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Developments in this update

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  1. Defense begins case in Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Former worker testifies British socialite did nothing wrong

    Headline from Washington Examiner ·

  2. Newest

    Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case in her sex trafficking trial

    Headline from WMUR ·

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35 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Examiner

    Defense begins case in Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Former worker testifies British socialite did nothing wrong (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The defense in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial began its case Thursday with a former office worker for Jeffrey Epstein testifying she did not witness any sexual misconduct by the disgraced ex-financier or the British socialite during the six years she worked for them.

  2. Newsweek

    Why Ghislaine Maxwell is unlikely to testify during her trial (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Ghislaine Maxwell's defense case against Jeffrey Epstein-related trafficking allegations is due to start but she is reportedly unlikely to testify.

  3. Fox News

    Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defense rests as former Jeffrey Epstein friend says she won't testify (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The legal team for Ghislaine Maxwell rested their case Friday after less than two days of testimony and being admonished by a federal judge over potential delays related to getting witnesses to testify.

  4. KOB 4

    Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case (opens KOB 4)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Ghislaine Maxwell’s defense has rested its case after two days of presenting evidence on the British socialite’s behalf. Not among that evidence was testimony from the longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate

  5. New York Times

    Live Updates: Ghislaine Maxwell Must Decide Whether She Will Testify (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    As testimony in Ms. Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial nears its end, she faces a choice that legal experts said carries enormous risk.

  6. Valdosta Daily Times

    After two days of presentation, Ghislaine Maxwell's defense rests its case in her sex trafficking trial (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — After two days of presentation, Ghislaine Maxwell's defense rests its case in her sex trafficking trial.

  7. Newsweek

    Ghislaine Maxwell's trial defense is quickly unraveling (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Witnesses called to the stand in Maxwell's defense did not seem to provide anything substantial that could overwhelmingly aid the British socialite's case.

  8. NBC News

    Defense rests in Ghislaine Maxwell trial after two days (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Jeffrey Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell declined Friday to testify at her sex trafficking trial. “Your honor, the government has not proved its case

  9. Local News 8

    Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team rests its case after she declines to testify (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Lauren del Valle and Dakin Andone, CNN Ghislaine Maxwell’s defense team has rested its case in her sex trafficking conspiracy trial without Maxwell taking the stand to testify. The defense rested after presenting its case over two days in which nine witnesses were called to testify in defense of …

  10. FOX 5 New York

    Ghislaine Maxwell won't testify as defense rests (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Ghislaine Maxwell's defense has rested its case after two days of presenting evidence on the British socialite's behalf.

  11. Forbes

    Ghislaine Maxwell Will Not Testify At Her Sex Abuse Trial (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The British socialite says she is innocent of all charges.

  12. The Times of Israel

    Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case in sex trafficking trial (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    British socialite says US government 'hasn't proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt'; her lawyers portray her as scapegoat targeted by authorities because Epstein can't be tried

  13. Newsweek

    Ghislaine Maxwell won't testify at trial, says government has not proven its case (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "Your Honor, the government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt so there is no reason for me to testify," Maxwell said.

  14. WMUR

    Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case in her sex trafficking trial (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Maxwell told the court she would not testify in her own defense because "the government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt."

  15. Al Jazeera

    Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defence rests (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    ‘The government has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt,’ Maxwell tells US judge in sex abuse trial.

  16. The Hill

    Maxwell tells judge she will not testify in sex trafficking trial (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Ghislaine Maxwell, a close confidante to deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, told a judge on Friday that she would not be testifying in her sex trafficking trial.

  17. NPR

    Ghislaine Maxwell doesn't testify, as her defense team rests its case (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorneys rested their case after just two days of calling witnesses. Maxwell says she's being tried in lieu of Epstein, who died in federal prison.

  18. Washington Examiner

    Defense rests in Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial: British socialite says she won't testify (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell told a federal judge on Friday she will not testify in her own defense at her sex trafficking trial.

  19. New York Times

    Defense Rests in Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Ms. Maxwell chose not to testify, and her lawyers called a handful of witnesses whose testimony sought to poke holes in the accounts of her accusers.

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein said there was "no reason" for her to testify in the sex trafficking trial, arguing that prosecutors hadn't proved their case against her.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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