Ghislaine Maxwell is a British former socialite and convicted sex offender who was a close associate of the deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Here's a summary of key information about Ghislaine Maxwell:

- Conviction and Sentence: In December 2021, she was found guilty of sex trafficking of a minor and conspiracy for her role in recruiting and trafficking minors for sex alongside Epstein. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison in June 2022.

- Role in Epstein's Crimes: Prosecutors alleged that Maxwell played a "key role" in a multi-state sex trafficking scheme, befriending, enticing, and grooming multiple minor girls for Epstein, and was at times, directly involved in the abuse herself.

- Prison Transfer: As of August 1, 2025, Maxwell was transferred from a low-security prison in Florida to a minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas. This camp primarily houses women serving time for nonviolent and white-collar crimes.

- Appeal and Potential Pardon: Maxwell is currently pursuing an appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn her conviction. She also previously sought a pardon from President Donald Trump, although the White House stated that "no leniency is being given or discussed".

- Congressional Interest: The House Oversight Committee has expressed interest in questioning Maxwell regarding the Epstein investigation, including the 2007 non-prosecution agreement and the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death. Maxwell's lawyers requested a delay in the planned August 11, 2025 testimony due to the pending Supreme Court petition. The committee agreed to delay the interview but denied requests for congressional immunity and advance questions.