As a journalist, I believe strongly in source material. So, when the Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell story continued to make headlines, I found myself again seeking out how this possibly could have gone on for so long.
The day Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced, I was reminded again of the work of journalist Julie K. Brown. Her dogged efforts brought - and, kept - this story in the headlines. Without her work, often at the expense of her personal life and probably her sanity, ensured that the world would not forget the horrific acts committed by these two people.
If you've followed this story, you know the basics. Brown's work goes deeper into the web of how Epstein and Maxwell groomed and victimized so many young girls. It also explores all the legal B.S. that allowed it to keep happening. As the person who most closely followed the case over the years, Brown also offers her theories about Epstein's ultimate demise.
In addition to the incredible journalism, this book also offers a glimpse into the not at all glamorous life of a newspaper reporter. It got a little long at times, but it was worth the read to understand the back story and hopefully prevent something like this from happening again.
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