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Maxwell arrest on grooming charges turns attention to high-flyers

Prosecutors want Ghislaine Maxwell in custody due to her 'extensive international ties' and three passports. Her arrest could also have implications for Prince Andrew.

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New York/London | US prosecutors said they would "welcome" the Duke of York's testimony after the FBI arrested Ghislaine Maxwell on sex-trafficking charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Ms Maxwell, a former girlfriend of the disgraced late financier, was picked up in a small town in New Hampshire on Thursday and charged with helping entice underage girls to travel for sex, and with lying to investigators.

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