Reconsidered: Ghislaine Maxwell
Ep 395: Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday!
Original Airdate: 09/29/20
After accused sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstein’s death, the world and authorities began to take a closer look at his longtime female companion, and alleged "madame".
In this episode, Meghan is joined by sex crimes & trafficking expert Dr. Alexa Sardina, as they examine her role in her alleged crimes, explain possible motives and psychologal theories, and how she will be handled in the criminal justice system.
Resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org)
RAINN (rainn.org)
Find A Helpline (findahelpline.com)
Sources for Today's Episode:
Vanity Fair
Documentary “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich”
A report from CBS news
NPR report
Forbes
Reconsidered Sources:
DOJ — Maxwell sentenced to 20 years
SDNY opinion & order, Jan 21, 2026
CNBC — Maxwell files habeas petition
Boston Globe/AP — Judge rejects Maxwell's bid for release
Bloomberg — Maxwell's prison transfer form released
ABC News — Maxwell invokes the Fifth
CBC — Maxwell takes the Fifth
The Hill — Giuffre says she has 4 days to live
CNN — Andrew arrested
CBS — Andrew arrest; Maxwell's 2015 draft email on the photo
ITV — Andrew's legal action over search warrants (Oct 5, 2026)
PBS — Latest Epstein files release
CNBC — Hyatt chairman Pritzker leaves board over Epstein ties
The Hill — DOJ to appeal unredaction ruling
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday!
Original Airdate: 09/29/20
After accused sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstein’s death, the world and authorities began to take a closer look at his longtime female companion, and alleged "madame".
In this episode, Meghan is joined by sex crimes & trafficking expert Dr. Alexa Sardina, as they examine her role in her alleged crimes, explain possible motives and psychologal theories, and how she will be handled in the criminal justice system.
Resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org)
RAINN (rainn.org)
Find A Helpline (findahelpline.com)
Sources for Today's Episode:
Vanity Fair
Documentary “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich”
A report from CBS news
NPR report
Forbes
Reconsidered Sources:
DOJ — Maxwell sentenced to 20 years
SDNY opinion & order, Jan 21, 2026
CNBC — Maxwell files habeas petition
Boston Globe/AP — Judge rejects Maxwell's bid for release
Bloomberg — Maxwell's prison transfer form released
ABC News — Maxwell invokes the Fifth
CBC — Maxwell takes the Fifth
The Hill — Giuffre says she has 4 days to live
CNN — Andrew arrested
CBS — Andrew arrest; Maxwell's 2015 draft email on the photo
ITV — Andrew's legal action over search warrants (Oct 5, 2026)
PBS — Latest Epstein files release
CNBC — Hyatt chairman Pritzker leaves board over Epstein ties
The Hill — DOJ to appeal unredaction ruling
Credits:
Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced & Edited by James Varga
Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices