Career Timeline of Ghislaine Maxwell: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Ghislaine Maxwell, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ghislaine Maxwell is a British former socialite convicted in 2021 of child sex trafficking and other offenses related to her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell was found guilty of assisting Epstein in exploiting and abusing underage girls. In 2022, she was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the United States for her crimes.

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1973: Installing computers at Headington

In 1973, Robert Maxwell installed computers at Headington and Ghislaine Maxwell trained to use a Wang 2200 and later programming code.

January 1991: Appointment as emissary to New York

In January 1991, after Robert Maxwell purchased the New York Daily News, he sent Ghislaine Maxwell to New York City to act as his emissary.

1998: Maxwell begins working for Epstein (claim)

In 1998, according to a lawsuit filed by Ghislaine Maxwell in March 2020, Maxwell began working for Jeffrey Epstein and continued to do so until 2006, managing his property holdings.

2006: Maxwell ends employment with Epstein (claim)

In 2006, according to a lawsuit filed by Ghislaine Maxwell in March 2020, Maxwell ended her employment with Jeffrey Epstein, during which she claims to have managed his property holdings.

July 2019: TerraMar Project announces closure

In July 2019, The TerraMar Project, a nonprofit organisation founded by Ghislaine Maxwell, announced its closure on July 12, less than a week after the charges of sex trafficking brought by New York federal prosecutors against Epstein became public.

September 2019: Application made to close Terramar (UK)

In September 2019, an application for the United Kingdom organisation Terramar (UK) to be closed was made on September 4, with the first notice in The London Gazette made on September 17.

December 2019: Terramar (UK) dissolved

In December 2019, the company Terramar (UK) was listed as officially dissolved on December 3.

March 2020: Maxwell sues Epstein's estate for legal costs

On March 12, 2020, Ghislaine Maxwell filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands seeking compensation from Jeffrey Epstein's estate for her legal costs. Maxwell claimed she had been a longtime employee of Epstein from 1998 to 2006.

October 2020: Borgerson Stepped Down as CEO

In October 2020, due to the publicity surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell, Scott Borgerson stepped down as CEO of CargoMetrics, a hedge fund he had founded.

April 2021: Judge rules Maxwell to face two trials

In April 2021, US District Judge Alison Nathan ruled that Ghislaine Maxwell would face two separate trials; one for sex trafficking charges and another for perjury.

November 2021: Maxwell appears in court and jury selection begins

In November 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell appeared in court and her trial commenced on November 29 with opening statements. Twelve jurors were picked, plus six alternates.

December 2021: Maxwell faces second trial for perjury

In December 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell faced a second criminal trial for perjury on two charges that she lied under oath during a civil suit in 2015 about Epstein's abuse of underage girls.

December 2021: Maxwell convicted on sex trafficking-related counts

On December 29, 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted by a jury on five sex trafficking-related counts in US federal court. She was acquitted on the charge of enticing a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts. Her family began the appeal process.

June 2022: Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison

On June 28, 2022, Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the sex trafficking scheme with Jeffrey Epstein. The judge emphasized that Maxwell was being punished for her participation in the crimes, not as a proxy for Epstein.

July 2022: Maxwell appeals conviction and is transferred to FCI Tallahassee

In July 2022, Ghislaine Maxwell appealed her conviction on July 7th. On July 25th, she was transferred from Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, to Federal Correctional Institution, Tallahassee.

September 2024: Maxwell's convictions and sentence upheld

On September 17, 2024, three judges at the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld Maxwell's five convictions and sentence.

April 2025: Lawyer asks Supreme Court to hear appeal and new filing

In April 2025, Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer, David Oscar Markus, asked the Supreme Court to hear an appeal, and made a new filing in the case.

July 2025: Maxwell subpoenaed to testify and demands immunity

On July 23, 2025, Ghislaine Maxwell was subpoenaed to testify under oath about her involvement with Epstein. On July 29, she demanded immunity from further prosecution through her lawyer.

November 2025: Maxwell refuses to respond to questions

In November 2025, Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer informed US congressman James Comer that she would refuse to respond to any question if forced to testify.