Ghislaine Maxwell Transferred to Lower-Security Prison Amid Policy Waivers

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of child sex trafficking, was transferred secretly to a lower-security federal prison camp closer to her family in Texas after the Bureau of Prisons waived standard policies typically requiring sex offenders to serve time in higher-security facilities. Maxwell, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has served three years of her 20-year sentence at a Tallahassee prison before being moved. The transfer, which bypassed usual regulations, allowed her access to a minimal-security camp, a move unprecedented for someone with her criminal background, according to industry experts. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed the move but did not comment on whether policies were waived specifically for Maxwell. Her legal team has not publicly addressed the transfer. Critics and observers expressed concern over the move, citing risks of violence and cover-ups in prison environments. Maxwell reportedly faced threats from other inmates after her conversations with federal authorities became public, complicating her safety. The new facility in Bryan, Texas, is known for better security measures and professional management, housing other high-profile inmates like Elizabeth Holmes an...