Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking trial begins in New York

The trial of the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is getting underway in New York City, where she’s accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse over a period of ten years.

She denies the charges, but could face up to 80 years in jail if she’s found guilty.

Warning: There are some upsetting details about alleged abuse in this report.