Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell moved to minimum-security facility in Texas

Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein convicted of trafficking and grooming underage girls, has been moved from a Florida federal prison to a minimum-security camp in Texas, despite her sex offender status, a decision drawing sharp criticism from survivors and advocates.

The US Bureau of Prisons confirmed Maxwell is now being held at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas. “We can confirm, Ghislaine Maxwell is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Bryan in Bryan, Texas,” BOP spokesperson Donald Murphy told CNN.

The transfer, which officials have not explained, comes less than two years after Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in helping Epstein abuse underage girls for years. She is continuing to appeal her conviction, even bringing her case to the US Supreme Court.

Her recent move follows a previously undisclosed two-day meeting with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche at the US Attorney’s office in Tallahassee. The content of that meeting has not been publicly disclosed, but her lawyer claimed that Maxwell “honestly answered every question that Mr. Blanche asked.”

Despite the sensitive nature of her conviction, Maxwell has now been placed in one of the least restrictive facilities in the federal system. Prison camps like FPC Bryan typically house non-violent, low-risk inmates and have minimal security infrastructure. Fellow inmates at the facility include high-profile convicts such as Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos and reality TV figure Jen Shah.

Experts say it is highly unusual for individuals convicted of sex crimes to be reassigned to such low-security institutions. Sam Mangel, a prison consultant who is not affiliated with Maxwell’s case, speculated the move may have been for her safety, given the nature of her offense and potential threats in higher-security prisons. “Given her situation, it’s the best for her,” he said.

However, the decision has been met with fierce backlash from victims and their families. Maria and Annie Farmer, both accusers of Maxwell and Epstein, joined relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide earlier this year, in denouncing the transfer. In a joint statement, they called the move “horrific” and “a slap in the face.”

“Without any notification to the Maxwell victims, the government overnight has moved Maxwell to a minimum security luxury prison in Texas. This is the justice system failing victims right before our eyes,” the statement read.

They also criticized President Donald Trump, alleging political influence in the decision and saying it “sends a message that pedophiles deserve preferential treatment and their victims do not matter.”

“The Trump administration should not credit a word Maxwell says, as the government itself sought charges against Maxwell for being a serial liar. This move smacks of a cover-up. The victims deserve better,” the statement added.

Maxwell has previously voiced complaints about her detention conditions, particularly during her time at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Detention Center, where she said she felt unsafe and isolated. Prosecutors at the time argued her complaints were exaggerated and unfounded, pointing out that her lifestyle before incarceration had been one of extreme luxury.

The Bureau of Prisons has not commented on the specific reasons for Maxwell’s reassignment. According to BOP guidelines, such a transfer would require high-level approval, typically based on behavior, risk assessment, and staff recommendations. Still, no clear rationale has been provided for why Maxwell now qualifies for a minimum-security facility.