Maxwell’s Lawyer Urged Her to Speak Out Amidst Epstein Scandal, Court Documents Reveal
NEW YORK, NY – Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer urged her to speak out and defend herself against accusations of being involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, according to court documents released this week. Philip Barden, Maxwell’s legal representative in the United Kingdom, advised her to avoid “reputational suicide” and not be a “conspirator by silence,” even if Epstein wanted her to stay quiet. The lawyer emphasized the importance of denying the allegations and standing up for her innocence. Maxwell, who was ultimately sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding and abetting Epstein’s trafficking of … Read more