Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly name-dropped Prince Andrew & Trump in front of Jeffrey Epstein victim, trial told

GHISLAINE Maxwell would regularly name drop Prince Andrew and Donald Trump, a court was told. The claim was made at Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial by a British woman who alleges she was groomed by the 59-year-old socialite for abuse by Jeffrey Epstein. Richard GillardPrince Andrew was regularly name dropped by Ghislaine Maxwell[/caption] GettyMaxwell would also regularly mention Donald Trump[/caption] The witness – known as Kate to protect her identity – told the court in New York that she first met Maxwell when she was 17. Kate was asked by prosecutor Laura Pomerantz about Maxwell’s social circle to which she replied she “seemed to know everybody”. “She was friends with Prince Andrew, friends with Donald Trump,” she said. “Sometimes their names would just come up or she would be talking on the phone about them with me present.” The reference to Prince Andrew and Donald Trump is the second time they have been mentioned in proceedings. The first week of the trial was told the pair, as well as Bill Clinton all flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet. Most read in News XMAS COUNTDOWN Boris 'can't rule out' Xmas restrictions but will decide in next 10 days FAMILY FEUD Student claims aunt betrayed dying mum's wish as pair locked in bitter will row CAR CREEP We Buy Any Car creep sent me texts offering a deal if I 'made it worth his while' PURE EVIL Killer pair relax in hot tub while tortured Arthur, 6, forced to stand for hours THROW AWAY THE KEY Arthur's grandad says killers 'must never see the light of day again' NO CORONA FRIGHT PM 'to confirm' Christmas is ON in huge boost amid Omicron crisis His personal pilot Lawrence Visoski, who is testifying for the prosecution, was quizzed during cross examination about passengers aboard Epstein’s private planes. Clinton, Trump and Andrew have all previously have been reported to have once had friendships with Epstein. Click here for the latest news on Ghislaine Maxwell But only Andrew has been accused of sexual misconduct relating to the millionaire – and it is an allegation he vehemently denies. Kate – who said she is a musician and singer – said she was 17 when she met Maxwell for tea at her London townhouse in 1994. She recounted how she was an aspiring musician at the time, and that Maxwell said her boyfriend could help with her career. As few weeks later, Kate again went to the house and she was introduced to Epstein by Maxwell, who described him as a “philanthropist” who liked to help people. The jury heard Maxwell told her his massage therapist had cancelled and asked could she step in. What we’ve heard so far: Donald Trump, Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton all flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, the paedo millionaire’s former pilot saidEpstein introduced a 14-year-old sex abuse victim to Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, the court was tolMaxwell handed Epstein’s housekeeper a “degrading” 58-page booklet which shows staff were told to “see nothing and say nothing”.She is alleged to have “served up” young girls to her former lover and also allegedly participated in some of the attacks.One of Epstein’s victims ‘Jane’ alleged the socialite was in the room when she was sexually abused as a 14-year-old Maxwell told Epstein “this is the girl that I told you about'” and “that I was strangely strong for my size”. “She said, ‘Why don’t you give his feet a little squeeze to show him how strong you are?,” Kate told the court. She said Maxwell gave her massage oil and led her to a room where Epstein was wearing just a dressing gown and closed the door. Kate was asked by prosecutor Lara Pomerantz if Epstein initiated sexual contact to which she said: “Yes”. After the sexual contact with Epstein Kate said Maxwell bought her a Prada handbag for her 18th birthday. Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of helping her ex-lover Jeffrey Epstein abuse young girls Nicholas RazzellPrince Andrew pictured at Ghislaine Maxwell’s house in London[/caption] We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours. Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks.