Annie Farmer

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.