Ghislaine Maxwell trial unleashes tide of misinformation
By France24
08 December 2021 |
8:23 am
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming young girls for the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As Maxwell's trial enters its second week, misleading posts and conspiracy theories are being shared widely on social media. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.
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