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Case 1:20-mj-00132-AJ Document1i Filed 07/02/20 Page 3of19 Epstein’s residences in different states, which MAXWELL knew and intended would result in their grooming for and subjection to sexual abuse. —— in an effort to conceal her crimes, MAXWELL repeatedly lied when questioned about her conduct, including in relation to some of the minor victims described herein, when providing testimony under oath in DOLe ; FACTUAL BACKGROUND Bs During the time periods charged in this Indictment, GHISLAINE MAXWELL, the defendant, had a personal and professional relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and was among his closest associates. In particular, between in or about 1994 and in or about 1997, MAXWELL was in an intimate relationship with Epstein and also was paid by Epstein to manage his various properties. Over the course of their relationship, MAXWELL and Epstein were photographed together on multiple occasions, including in the below image: DOJ-OGR-00019176