Jeffrey Epstein would see other women behind Ghislaine Maxwell’s back, claims ex-assistant

JEFFREY Epstein would see other women behind socialite Ghislaine Maxwell’s back, her ex-assistant told a court yesterday. Cimberly Espinosa, 55, who was hired by Epstein and then worked for Maxwell for six years, said she was once tasked with buying flowers for another woman. PAThe first witness to testify at the start of Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial defence — described a parade of women visiting billionaire paedophile Epstein in his New York office[/caption] GettyJeffrey Epstein would see other women behind socialite Ghislaine Maxwell’s back, her ex-assistant told a court yesterday[/caption] The witness — the first to testify at the start of Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial defence — described a parade of women visiting billionaire paedophile Epstein in his New York office from 1996 to 2002. Asked how old they were, she told a court in Manhattan: “Eighteen and over. Young women.” Among them was Brit Shelley Lewis, who is said to have dated Epstein for three years. Espinosa also recalled seeing socialite Gwendolyn Beck and a third woman, Celina Midelfart, a Norwegian heiress. The witness said she remembered ordering flowers for Midelfart on Epstein’s behalf in the 1990s. That was when he was also dating Maxwell, the New York court was told. Maxwell’s defence lawyer, Christian Everdell, referring to Epstein and Midelfart, asked: “Did you get the impression there was a romantic relationship?”. Most read in News BABY 'MURDER' Newborn baby found dead at house as women, aged 17 & 45, arrested over murder WELCOME TO THE WORLD Boris Johnson and Carrie reveal touching name for their new baby girl FACE OFF Mask row sparks train BRAWL as passengers come to blows - leaving kids in tears LOCKDOWN BY STEALTH Brits face ‘lockdown by backdoor’ as Omicron risks bringing UK to halt REAR VIEW Cackling woman's X-rated road rage outburst leaves viewers in stitches HOME SCHOOLING Schools preparing to go online again next term as pupils given laptops Espinosa said: “I felt they were a couple — they were together.” Maxwell, 59, could be jailed for up to 80 years if convicted of charges linked to Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. The trial continues. 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.