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Fact check: Which victims of Jeffrey Epstein testified against Ghislaine Maxwell?

Checked on August 2, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, four victims of Jeffrey Epstein testified against Ghislaine Maxwell during her criminal trial [1] [2]:

  • "Jane" - Testified that Maxwell sometimes joined in on the sexualized massages and that she was abused by both Maxwell and Epstein when she was 14 years old [1] [2]
  • "Kate" - Testified that Maxwell set up sexual meetings with Epstein and was lured into sexual acts with Epstein by Maxwell [1] [2]
  • Carolyn - Testified that Maxwell touched her breasts, hips, and buttocks, and was paid to "massage" Epstein over 100 times [1] [2]
  • Annie Farmer - Testified that Maxwell massaged her naked chest at Epstein's New Mexico ranch [1] [2]

The analyses reveal that while many victims' accounts were discussed during grand jury proceedings, the victims themselves did not testify directly before the grand jury - instead, only an FBI agent and an NYPD detective testified about the victims' accounts [3] [4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important procedural context about how victim testimony was handled in different phases of the legal proceedings. The grand jury process was notably different from the trial, as victims did not testify directly to the grand jury despite their accounts being central to the indictment [4].

Additional victims mentioned in the analyses include:

  • Maria Farmer - Referenced as condemning Maxwell's prison transfer but not explicitly confirmed as having testified [5]
  • Virginia Giuffre - Mentioned as a victim of Epstein and Maxwell, though the analysis contains a concerning error stating "Giuffre took her own life before any potential testimony" [6]

The analyses also reveal that many victims whose accounts were subject to grand jury testimony later testified at the public trial [4], suggesting the four named victims may not represent the complete picture of victim involvement in the case.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it simply asks for factual information about which victims testified. However, one of the analyses contains a significant factual error - source p2_s2 incorrectly states that "Giuffre took her own life before any potential testimony," which appears to be false information that could mislead readers about Virginia Giuffre's status.

The question's framing is straightforward and factual, seeking to identify specific individuals who provided testimony in a high-profile criminal case. The analyses consistently support the core answer while providing additional procedural context about the differences between grand jury proceedings and trial testimony.

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