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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Epstein's ex testifies for the defence

Source: BBC News:
December 17, 2021 at 14:59
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Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend of eight years has testified for the defence at Ghislaine Maxwell's federal sex trafficking trial.

Eva Andersson-Dubin - a former physician and Miss Sweden winner - has defended Epstein in the past.

Lawyers for Ms Maxwell also sought to poke holes on Friday in the recollections of her accusers.

Ms Maxwell, 59, has pleaded not guilty to allegations she groomed underage girls for abuse by Epstein.

Mrs Dubin told the court on Friday she had dated Epstein on and off from 1983 to 1991 and that her children called him "Uncle Jeff".

She married billionaire hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin in 1994 and the couple was close to both Epstein and Ms Maxwell.

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