12 recorded testimonies from 7 survivors who testified in United States v. Maxwell (21-cr-00330, SDNY), Giuffre v. Maxwell (15-cv-07433, SDNY), and related proceedings. Includes trial testimony from the 2021 Maxwell trial, sworn declarations, CVRA victim statements, and sentencing impact statements from June 2022.
“Jane”
Trial TestimonyAge 14, Music Camp Recruitment
Nov 29, 2021 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
First accuser to testify at the Ghislaine Maxwell federal trial. Identified only as ‘Jane’ to protect her identity.
Jane was 14 years old when she first encountered Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in the summer of 1994 at Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan. She was sitting on a bench when Maxwell and Epstein approached, asking about her music. Jane was being raised by a single mother who struggled financially, and she was drawn in by their apparent wealth and kindness.
Maxwell called Jane’s mother and presented Epstein as a philanthropist who helped talented young people. They began funding Jane’s education. Over the following months, Epstein’s behavior escalated from mentorship to sexual abuse.
Jane testified that Epstein sexually abused her multiple times at his Palm Beach estate beginning when she was 14. She described how Maxwell was present during some of the abuse and helped normalize it. “It was so normal to them,” she testified. Jane said she felt trapped — her family depended on the financial support Epstein provided.
The abuse continued for several years, from approximately 1994 to 1997. Jane testified that Maxwell would call to arrange visits and would sometimes be in the room during sexual acts. She described feeling “frozen” and unable to resist or tell anyone.
Jane testified about lasting psychological damage: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and difficulty maintaining relationships. She pursued a career in the entertainment industry but struggled privately for decades before coming forward.
She stated that Maxwell made the abuse possible by creating an environment where it seemed normal and by serving as a female presence that put a young girl at ease. Jane emphasized that without Maxwell’s active participation and facilitation, the abuse could not have continued as it did.
Source: Trial testimony, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), November 29–December 1, 2021
Annie Farmer
Trial TestimonyZorro Ranch, New Mexico — Age 16
Dec 10, 2021 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
The only accuser at the Maxwell trial to testify under her real name. Her older sister, Maria Farmer, was one of the first people to report Epstein to law enforcement in 1996.
Annie Farmer first met Epstein when she was 15, in 1995, when her older sister Maria Farmer was working at an Epstein-funded art gallery in New York. Annie was invited to Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, where Epstein took her to a movie and touched her leg inappropriately. She was unsettled but uncertain about his intentions.
The following year, when Annie was 16, Maxwell invited her to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch property in Stanley, New Mexico. She was told it would be an educational experience. Maxwell picked her up and drove her to the remote ranch.
At the ranch, Maxwell gave Annie a massage during which she instructed her to undress completely. During the massage, Maxwell fondled Annie’s breasts. Annie testified that she froze and did not know how to respond.
That same night, Epstein climbed into Annie’s bed uninvited and pressed his body against hers, wrapping himself around her. She described lying there terrified, unable to move or speak.
Annie testified that the experience at Zorro Ranch shaped the rest of her life. She struggled with trust, relationships, and a sense of safety. She described the psychological toll of carrying this secret for decades.
Annie chose to testify under her real name, explaining that she wanted to reclaim her story and stand publicly for other survivors. “I’ve been waiting a really long time for this,” she stated. She testified that Maxwell’s role was essential — it was Maxwell who arranged the trip, who performed the inappropriate massage, and whose female presence made the entire situation feel deceptively safe.
Her sister Maria had reported Epstein and Maxwell to the FBI in 1996, but the investigation at the time did not result in charges. Annie expressed frustration that the abuse was allowed to continue for so many years after her sister’s report.
Source: Trial testimony, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), December 10, 2021
“Carolyn”
Trial TestimonyAge 14, Palm Beach Recruitment
Dec 6, 2021 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
Testified using a pseudonym at the Maxwell trial. Described being recruited into Epstein’s Palm Beach operation at age 14.
Carolyn was 14 years old and living in a troubled home in West Palm Beach when she was recruited in approximately 2002. A friend who was already visiting Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion told Carolyn she could earn money by giving massages.
She testified that on her first visit to Epstein’s mansion on El Brillo Way, she was led upstairs to a massage room where Epstein was waiting. What was described as a “massage” quickly became sexual abuse. She was paid $300 afterward.
Carolyn returned approximately 100 times between ages 14 and 18. She testified that the routine was always similar: she would arrive, go upstairs, and the abuse would occur. Maxwell was present at the house and on at least one occasion asked Carolyn about the visit afterward. Maxwell also directed Carolyn to recruit other girls, telling her to bring friends who were young and attractive.
Carolyn testified that she brought at least one other underage girl to the house. She described being treated as part of a system — a “conveyor belt” of girls cycling through Epstein’s mansion. She said Maxwell ran the operation from the front, scheduling visits and maintaining the flow of girls.
The abuse devastated Carolyn’s life. She dropped out of school and developed a severe substance abuse problem that persisted for years. She described losing custody of her children and spending years in and out of treatment.
Carolyn broke down in tears multiple times during her testimony. She told the jury that she had never had a chance to be a normal teenager. “I was 14 years old,” she said. “I wasn’t able to consent to any of that.”
Source: Trial testimony, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), December 6–7, 2021
“Kate”
Trial TestimonyLondon Recruitment — Age 17
Dec 2, 2021 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
Testified using a pseudonym. Described being recruited by Maxwell in London at age 17 and subsequently abused at multiple Epstein properties.
Kate was 17 years old when Ghislaine Maxwell befriended her in London in 1994. Maxwell was approximately 32 at the time. Maxwell cultivated a friendship, presenting herself as a worldly, sophisticated woman who could open doors for Kate.
Maxwell invited Kate to Epstein’s London residence for tea. At the home, Kate was introduced to Epstein. Over subsequent visits, Epstein began sexually abusing Kate, with Maxwell facilitating the encounters.
Kate testified that Maxwell gave her specific instructions about what Epstein liked and how to behave. Maxwell normalized the abuse by treating it as unremarkable and expected. Kate said Maxwell’s presence and coaching made her believe this was simply how things were done in their world.
Kate was subsequently flown to other Epstein properties, including his Palm Beach estate and his private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The abuse continued over several years across multiple locations.
Kate testified that Maxwell served as the “madam” of the operation — the person who identified girls, befriended them, brought them to Epstein, instructed them, and ensured they returned. Without Maxwell, Kate said, she never would have met Epstein or entered his orbit.
Kate described years of psychological damage following the abuse. She struggled with shame, secrecy, and a distorted sense of relationships. She testified that it took her decades to understand that what had happened to her was abuse and not, as Maxwell had made it seem, a normal part of an elite social world.
Source: Trial testimony, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), December 2–3, 2021
Virginia Giuffre
Sworn DeclarationSworn Declaration — Recruited at Mar-a-Lago
Apr 8, 2015 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 15-cv-07433
Sworn declaration filed in Giuffre v. Maxwell civil lawsuit. Virginia Giuffre became the most publicly visible Epstein survivor, and her civil case led to the unsealing of thousands of pages of documents.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre declared under oath that she was 16 years old and working as a locker-room attendant at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, when Ghislaine Maxwell approached her in the summer of 2000.
Maxwell told Virginia that she knew a wealthy man who was looking for a personal masseuse and that it would be a great opportunity. Virginia, who had a troubled childhood including time in foster care, was eager for the work.
Maxwell drove Virginia to Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion. During the first visit, what began as a massage escalated to sexual abuse. Virginia stated that Maxwell was present and participated in some of the sexual acts.
Over the next two years, Virginia declared that she was sexually exploited and trafficked to multiple locations: Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, his private island Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands, his ranch in New Mexico, and properties in London and Paris. She stated that she was directed to have sexual encounters with other powerful men at Epstein’s instruction.
Virginia described a system of control: Epstein and Maxwell used a combination of financial dependence, isolation, intimidation, and the power dynamics of extreme wealth to keep her compliant. She stated that she was paid and given gifts, but felt she had no ability to refuse or leave.
Virginia declared that Maxwell was the central figure in Epstein’s trafficking operation — she recruited girls, trained them, transported them, and managed the logistics of Epstein’s sexual exploitation. Virginia described Maxwell as “the one who controlled the girls” and “the center of the spider’s web.”
Virginia’s decision to come forward publicly and file civil lawsuits was pivotal in bringing renewed attention to the case. Her lawsuit against Maxwell ultimately led to the unsealing of thousands of pages of court documents that revealed the scope of the trafficking operation.
Source: Sworn declaration, Giuffre v. Maxwell (Case No. 15-cv-07433, SDNY), filed April 2015
Courtney Wild
CVRA ProceedingCVRA Challenge — Exposing the Secret Deal
Feb 21, 2019 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida · 08-cv-80736
Courtney Wild was identified publicly in the Crime Victims’ Rights Act proceedings that challenged Epstein’s 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement. Her advocacy helped expose the secret deal between Epstein’s attorneys and federal prosecutors.
Courtney Wild stated that she was 14 years old when she was recruited to go to Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion in approximately 2002. Like many others, she was told she could earn money giving massages.
At the mansion, the “massage” turned into sexual abuse. Courtney returned multiple times and was directed to recruit other young girls from her high school. She estimated that she brought multiple underage girls to the house.
Courtney came forward during the original FBI investigation in Palm Beach in 2005–2006. She cooperated with investigators, provided detailed statements, and expected that Epstein would face serious federal charges.
Instead, in 2008, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, led by Alexander Acosta, entered into a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with Epstein. The deal allowed Epstein to plead guilty to state prostitution charges, serve 13 months in a county jail with work release, and register as a sex offender. Crucially, the NPA granted immunity to Epstein’s co-conspirators and was negotiated in secret, without notifying the victims as required by the Crime Victims’ Rights Act.
Courtney was devastated. She stated that the victims were deliberately kept in the dark while their abuser received what she described as a “slap on the wrist.” She and other victims, represented by attorney Paul Cassell, filed a lawsuit arguing the NPA violated the CVRA.
In February 2019, U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra ruled that the government had indeed violated the CVRA by failing to notify and consult with the victims before entering the NPA. The ruling was a landmark validation of victims’ rights.
Courtney’s persistence and willingness to fight publicly for years helped bring renewed scrutiny to the case and ultimately contributed to the pressure that led to Epstein’s 2019 federal arrest and indictment.
Source: CVRA proceedings, Doe v. United States (Case No. 08-cv-80736, SDFL); public statements and court filings, 2008–2019
Annie Farmer
Sentencing StatementSentencing Statement — “The Damage Lasts a Lifetime”
Jun 28, 2022 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
Victim impact statement delivered at the sentencing hearing of Ghislaine Maxwell. Annie Farmer addressed the court directly.
Annie Farmer addressed Judge Alison Nathan at Ghislaine Maxwell’s sentencing hearing on June 28, 2022.
She told the court that Maxwell’s crimes had left scars that persisted for over 25 years. She described the ways the abuse had shaped her adult life: difficulty trusting people, hypervigilance, and a persistent sense of violation.
Annie stated that Maxwell showed no remorse and continued to portray herself as a victim. She said it was painful to watch Maxwell deny any responsibility while survivors carried the weight of what had been done to them.
She asked the court to impose a sentence that reflected the severity of the crimes — not just the legal charges, but the full scope of the damage done to young girls who trusted the adults in their lives.
“Ghislaine Maxwell caused me and so many other girls lasting harm. She has shown no acknowledgment of her crimes or remorse for the damage she has caused,” Annie stated. “The damage that was done to me lasts a lifetime.”
Annie called on the court to send a message that powerful people cannot abuse children and escape meaningful consequences. She said the sentence should honor the courage of every survivor who came forward to testify.
Source: Victim impact statement, sentencing hearing, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), June 28, 2022
“Kate”
Sentencing StatementSentencing Statement — “She Knew Exactly What She Was Doing”
Jun 28, 2022 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
Victim impact statement delivered at Maxwell’s sentencing. Kate addressed the court using her pseudonym.
Kate addressed the court at Ghislaine Maxwell’s sentencing, describing the long shadow the abuse had cast over her life.
She stated that Maxwell was not a passive participant or a bystander. Maxwell actively sought out young girls, groomed them, normalized sexual abuse, and delivered them to Epstein. Kate emphasized that Maxwell “knew exactly what she was doing” and took pleasure in her role.
Kate described the confusion and shame she carried for years. Because Maxwell was a woman, it was harder to recognize what was happening as predatory behavior. Maxwell exploited the trust that a young girl naturally places in an older woman.
She told the court that the abuse fundamentally altered her sense of self and her ability to form healthy relationships. She described years of therapy, setbacks, and the ongoing work of recovery.
Kate asked the court to impose a sentence commensurate with the depth of Maxwell’s involvement. She stated that Maxwell was not an accessory — she was a principal architect of a system designed to exploit children.
Source: Victim impact statement, sentencing hearing, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), June 28, 2022
Virginia Giuffre
Sentencing StatementSentencing Statement — Read by Attorney
Jun 28, 2022 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
Virginia Giuffre’s victim impact statement was read aloud by her attorney at the Maxwell sentencing hearing, as Giuffre was unable to attend in person.
Virginia Giuffre’s statement was read by her attorney at Maxwell’s sentencing. In it, she described the arc of her experience: from a vulnerable 16-year-old recruited at Mar-a-Lago, to years of sexual exploitation, to her decision to fight publicly for justice.
She stated that Maxwell and Epstein stole her adolescence and replaced it with fear, shame, and exploitation. She described being trafficked around the world and being treated as property rather than a person.
Virginia wrote that coming forward was the hardest thing she ever did. She faced years of public scrutiny, legal battles, and personal attacks. She was called a liar, a gold digger, and worse. But she said she continued to fight because she knew that silence would allow the abuse to be forgotten.
She stated that Maxwell deserved to spend the rest of her life in prison. She wrote that Maxwell was not a victim of Epstein — she was his equal partner in the exploitation of children. Maxwell identified the girls, groomed them, transported them, and participated in the abuse.
Virginia expressed hope that the sentence would provide some measure of justice for every girl who was harmed. She acknowledged that no sentence could undo the damage, but said accountability matters. “Maxwell is a dangerous convicted sex offender and she should be sentenced accordingly,” her statement read.
She closed by thanking the survivors who came forward to testify and the prosecutors who built the case. She wrote that their collective courage had proven that no one is above the law.
Source: Victim impact statement (read by attorney), sentencing hearing, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), June 28, 2022
Courtney Wild
Sentencing StatementSentencing Statement — “We Were Children”
Jun 28, 2022 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
Courtney Wild delivered a victim impact statement at Maxwell’s sentencing, continuing her years-long advocacy for Epstein’s victims.
Courtney Wild addressed the court at Maxwell’s sentencing, reiterating the message she had carried through years of legal proceedings: the victims were children, and they deserved to be protected.
She described the lasting effects of the abuse on her life — the difficulty in trusting people, the cycles of self-destructive behavior, and the years lost to trauma and recovery.
Courtney spoke about the broader pattern of the Epstein operation: dozens of young girls, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, systematically recruited, abused, and discarded. She said Maxwell was the “glue” that held the operation together.
She recalled the 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement and the devastation she felt when Epstein received what she considered a negligible sentence. She said that moment taught her that the justice system could fail victims, but it also galvanized her to keep fighting.
Courtney asked the court to impose the maximum sentence. She said that Maxwell’s age or claims of a difficult childhood should not diminish the severity of her crimes. “We were children,” Courtney stated. “We didn’t have the power, the money, or the voice to protect ourselves. That’s exactly what Maxwell and Epstein exploited.”
She concluded by saying that the conviction and sentencing of Maxwell represented a form of justice that many survivors had waited decades to see.
Source: Victim impact statement, sentencing hearing, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), June 28, 2022
“Jane”
Sentencing StatementSentencing Statement — “I Was Just a Child”
Jun 28, 2022 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
Jane delivered a victim impact statement at Maxwell’s sentencing, months after her trial testimony helped secure the conviction.
Jane addressed Judge Nathan at the sentencing hearing, speaking with emotion about the lasting impact of the abuse she endured beginning at age 14.
She described how Maxwell and Epstein targeted her vulnerability — a young girl from a struggling family who dreamed of a career in the arts. They presented themselves as benefactors while systematically exploiting her.
Jane stated that the abuse robbed her of a normal adolescence. Instead of focusing on school, friendships, and growing up, she was navigating a world of sexual exploitation controlled by adults who had absolute power over her circumstances.
She told the court that even decades later, she continued to struggle with the psychological effects. She described the courage it had taken to testify at trial and face cross-examination about the worst experiences of her life.
Jane asked the court to impose a sentence that acknowledged the full scope of what Maxwell had done — not just to her, but to all the girls who were funneled through the system Maxwell designed and maintained.
“I was just a child,” she said. “No child should ever have to go through what we went through.”
Source: Victim impact statement, sentencing hearing, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), June 28, 2022
Elizabeth Stein
Sentencing StatementSentencing Statement — “She Shattered My Life”
Jun 28, 2022 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York · 21-cr-00330
Elizabeth Stein delivered a victim impact statement at Maxwell’s sentencing. She was not one of the trial accusers but was among the additional survivors who spoke at the sentencing hearing.
Elizabeth Stein addressed the court at Maxwell’s sentencing, describing how Maxwell had groomed and exploited her.
She stated that Maxwell approached her when she was a young woman and drew her into Epstein’s orbit through a combination of charm, social access, and manipulation. She described Maxwell as calculating and deliberate, always maintaining control over the girls in Epstein’s circle.
Elizabeth told the court that the abuse shattered her sense of self. She described years of struggling with trauma, substance abuse, and broken relationships. She said she had only begun to process and name what had happened to her many years later.
She emphasized that Maxwell was not a mere accomplice. Maxwell took initiative, made decisions, and exercised independent judgment in the targeting and grooming of young women. Elizabeth said Maxwell derived personal satisfaction from the power she wielded over vulnerable girls.
Elizabeth asked for the maximum sentence, saying that anything less would fail to account for the scale and duration of Maxwell’s crimes. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to finally be heard in a court of law.
“Ghislaine Maxwell shattered my life,” she stated. “The effects have been felt in every area of my existence for decades.”
Source: Victim impact statement, sentencing hearing, United States v. Maxwell (Case No. 21-cr-00330, SDNY), June 28, 2022