by Albert Inestein in Politics

Newsmax, a pro-Trump news outlet, is attempting to portray Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of aiding Jeffrey Epstein in abusing underage girls, as a victim. This effort is spearheaded by figures like Alan Dershowitz, who has a history of controversial stances on statutory rape and involvement in Epstein's lenient plea deal. The timing coincides with Maxwell's appeal and speculation of a potential deal with Trump, involving the release of information that could benefit Trump politically. This rehabilitation effort raises concerns about conflicts of interest, given Newsmax's ties to Trump and Alex Acosta, the prosecutor who gave Epstein his plea deal, being on Newsmax's board. The article contrasts this narrative with the testimonies of Epstein's victims, who firmly maintain Maxwell's active participation in the abuse. The author expresses strong support for the victims' accounts over the attempts to portray Maxwell as a victim.