Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a prison camp. Here's what life is like there

By Patrick Davis

Published September 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors have criticized the transfer of convicted sex trafficker and conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum security prison camp. NPR looks into what life is like there.

Patrick Davis

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