When twisted justice stops prisoners from starting over

Ghislaine Maxwell will spend 20 years in prison for helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit, groom, and abuse girls. On Tuesday, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York handed down the sentence for counts of sex trafficking, conspiracy, and transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in illegal sexual activity, which she was convicted of last December . Addressing the court room for the first and only time during the course of her case, Maxwell said that she “empathized deeply“ with the victims and said, “I am sorry for the pain you’ve experienced.” In her sentencing, Judge Alison Nathan pointed out that Maxwell had stopped short of taking responsibility for her actions. Annie Farmer, one of the victims who shared a statement at the hearing, told the press afterwards Maxwell’s comments felt like a hollow apology. “She did not take responsibility for the crimes that she committed,” Farmer said. “It felt like, once more, her trying to do something to benefit her and … [Read more...] about Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty today of five of the six felony counts brought against her related to her work and relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein . Epstein died in jail in 2019. His death was ruled a suicide . Maxwell, 60, was convicted today on the following charges: Conspiracy to entice a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts Conspiracy to transport a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity Transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity Conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors Perjury related to testimony given in 2016 The Manhattan jury found Maxwell not guilty of enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts. Maxwell faces a maximum of 65 years in prison, but Judge Allison Nathan did not set a date for sentencing today. Four women testified against Maxwell about what they said was her roles in the abuse they suffered. She is the daughter of … [Read more...] about Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty On 5 Of 6 Felony Counts, Including Sex Trafficking

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Somewhere inside a dressing room, Jon Batiste is sitting at a piano. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning artist plays a familiar melody, but then he gets an alert on his phone: Prime Day is coming up next month. Of course, this is all part of Batiste’s latest music video campaign for Amazon’s annual shopping event for scoring discounted gear, which runs from July 12 to 13 this year. If you haven’t seen it, get ready for one talking blender, a catchy twist on Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car,” and, yes, even a saxophone-playing teakettle. “I learned of that midway through the process, and it just made it all the more better,” admits Batiste over the phone, calling from New York City. “I love that kind of stuff.” The video delivers pure Eighties music video nostalgia, complete with a fog-covered dance floor, … [Read more...] about Jon Batiste Talks Writing a Prime Day Anthem and the Tupac CD He Wants in His Collection

Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel entertainment released a quirk asset of their upcoming horror-comedy Phone Bhoot , Starting Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khattar and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. Sharing the quirky video unit as with the theme track of the film, the makers are all set to reveal the theatrical release date tomorrow. Have a look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Excel Entertainment (@excelmovies) Speaking about the horror comedy, Ishaan Khatter had earlier told IANS, "As an audience, I love the horror-comedy genre because the plot gets twisted every now and then, which makes the film an interesting watch. If I look at it from a performer's point of view, so many shades of emotions are rolled into one character." According to reports, Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter essay the role of ghostbusters in this movie. With its first … [Read more...] about Phone Bhoot: Logo Of Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi And Ishaan Khatter’s Horror Comedy Unveiled

Quinta Brunson — creator, executive producer, and star of the hit comedy Abbott Elementary — could moonlight as a tour guide. She meets me at the Warner Bros. Television building on a crisp day in April. The building, tucked behind bushes and an open-air set of a quaint city street, is boxy and drab, one of the least magnificent structures I see on the massive lot. And yet Brunson has a way of showing its hidden magic. Flanked by a publicist and a studio rep, we load into a golf cart, where Brunson leads me on a tour of the WB campus — it also just happens to be a tour of one of the most exciting young careers in comedy. In fact, while we chat in front of an outdoor set of a white church used in Gilmore Girls and Pretty Little Liars , an eager fan on a stretch cart packed with visitors on a guided tour loudly points her out. In 2018, she was cast as a lead in a CW series called The End of the World As We Know It after auditioning in this very building. The show never … [Read more...] about It’s Quinta Brunson’s World and We’re All Just Laughing in It

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As international Covid testing requirements and masking lets up, travel is on everybody’s mind. A recent statistic released by the Airlines Reporting Corp. showed a 135% increase in airline ticket sales this May compared to the same time last year. That spike only accounts for air travel , but people are still going camping , and taking road trips in droves this summer, even more than they did pre-pandemic in some cases. Traveling is exciting, but to make it successful you’ll need the right gear. Wearing earbuds that conk out halfway through your flight, or realizing your U.S. chargers won’t fit in European outlets can cause unnecessary stress. You’re supposed to unwind, not worry. Whether you’re a well-seasoned traveler looking for upgrades, or someone about to take their first big trip through the country or across the pond, … [Read more...] about Air Travel is Up 135% Since Last Year — This is What You Need for Your Next Trip