Ghislaine Maxwell: who is the socialite embroiled in Jeffrey Epstein case?

The publishing heiress is likely to face questioning over alleged role in underage sex abuse, says former New York prosecutor

Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell is the youngest daughter of late publishing tycoon Robert Maxwell
(Image credit: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is facing investigation by US authorities over allegations that she procured underage girls to have sex with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to reports.

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