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Ghislaine Maxwell’s ex-boyfriend says he paid her $7.2M after their breakup

Ghislaine Maxwell’s ex-boyfriend says he paid her $7.2M after their breakup

Summary

Ghislaine Maxwell’s ex-boyfriend, billionaire Ted Waitt, told U.S. lawmakers he gave her $7.2 million after they broke up. He said he was unaware of her crimes connected to Jeffrey Epstein and regrets not investigating Epstein’s past during their relationship.

Key Facts

  • Ted Waitt co-founded Gateway Computer and dated Ghislaine Maxwell for six years.
  • He testified before the House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell.
  • Waitt said he did not know about Maxwell’s crimes while they were together.
  • He gave Maxwell $7.2 million after their breakup to help her maintain her lifestyle.
  • Maxwell was convicted in 2022 for sex trafficking and linked to Epstein’s crimes.
  • Waitt denied Maxwell’s claim that he was blackmailed over lawsuits involving Epstein.
  • Waitt said Maxwell was upset after their breakup and that his staff handled the payment.
  • He expressed regret about his association with Maxwell and Epstein and said he would avoid it if he could.
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