How to pronounce Ghislaine Maxwell's name
A senior DOJ official met with Maxwell for a second day of talks on Friday, July 25. This comes as the Trump administration attempts to block the release of additional documents related to the investigation into Epstein's death. The disgraced financier died by suicide in August 2019 after being convicted in 2008 of soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence at a federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida, after being found guilty in 2021 of helping Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. She is currently appealing her sentence.
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Closed-door discussions involved Maxwell, her attorneys and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former defense lawyer.
Maxwell's lawyer said an initial meeting with the Department of Justice was "very productive."
But how do you pronounce Maxwell's first name?
How to pronounce Ghislaine Maxwell's name
The French name Ghislaine is pronounced" Ghee-len" with a hard "g"
The "s" is silent while the "laine" portion rhymes with "again."
It can also be pronounced "lahn" depending on the accent of the individual speaking the name.
Contributing: USA TODAY's Christopher Cann, Jeff Burlew and Aysha Bagchi.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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