Convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is set to enjoy a comprehensive Thanksgiving meal despite serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison, sparking controversy among victims' families and advocacy groups.
Lavish Prison Thanksgiving Menu
The 63-year-old, found guilty of multiple offences connected to late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 2021, will be served a holiday feast at the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp Bryan that rivals many family celebrations across America.
Inmates including Maxwell and Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes will have access to a traditional spread featuring roast turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy, dinner rolls and cornbread dressing.
Vegetarian alternatives are also available, with options including vegetable stir fry, tofu and soy chicken, though it remains unclear which selection the vegan convict will choose.
History of Controversial Prison Treatment
Maxwell's dietary requirements have previously drawn attention from animal rights organisation PETA, which wrote to the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2020 expressing concerns about her access to vegan meals while incarcerated.
Her prison conditions have faced scrutiny following a controversial meeting with Donald Trump's officials and her subsequent transfer to the low-security facility.
This move occurred shortly after Maxwell testified before Congress in July, where she claimed Trump had not committed any incriminating acts in her presence, just days after a 50th birthday letter from the former president to Epstein surfaced publicly.
Political Fallout and Victim Reactions
Epstein accusers have voiced significant distress over Maxwell's improved prison conditions during ongoing tensions between Congress and the White House regarding the release of documents related to the financier's crimes.
Despite campaign trail promises to make these files public, Trump initially blocked attempts by members of his own party to force their release through legislative means.
The former president, who didn't require Congressional approval to authorise disclosure, eventually relented and agreed to sign legislation ensuring the documents' release by late December at the latest.
This hesitation has created divisions within the MAGA movement and raised questions among Trump's core supporters about the handling of the sensitive Epstein case files.
