Victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have expressed their outrage over Maxwell’s recent transfer to a minimum-security prison in Texas. On August 1, 2025, survivors and family members issued a statement condemning the federal government for relocating Maxwell from a facility in Tallahassee, Florida, to Federal Prison Camp Bryan. They labeled the decision a “horror and outrage,” calling it an example of the justice system failing victims.
The statement, which was shared by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, was signed by survivors including Annie Farmer and Maria Farmer, as well as relatives of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who tragically died by suicide in April. They criticized the lack of notification regarding Maxwell’s transfer, stating, “Without any notification to the Maxwell victims, the government overnight has moved Maxwell to a minimum security luxury prison in Texas.”
This transfer has raised significant concerns about preferential treatment for those convicted of serious crimes. “Ghislaine Maxwell is a sexual predator who physically assaulted minor children on multiple occasions, and she should never be shown any leniency,” the statement continued.
The victims’ group emphasized that the American public should be outraged at what they perceive as preferential treatment for a convicted sex trafficker. “This is the justice system failing victims right before our eyes,” they added. They urged that the Trump administration should disregard any claims made by Maxwell, highlighting that the government itself had pursued charges against her for being a “serial liar.”
The timing of Maxwell’s transfer is particularly notable, occurring just one week after she was reportedly interviewed by the Department of Justice concerning possible associates of Epstein. Critics of the justice system have accused officials of enabling a cover-up and have stated that “the victims deserve better.”
The implications of Maxwell’s transfer are profound, as they touch on broader issues of justice and accountability for victims of sexual violence. Advocates for the victims are calling for systemic changes to ensure that individuals like Maxwell do not receive leniency for their crimes, emphasizing the need for a justice system that serves all individuals equitably.
