Case 22-1426, Document 109-1, 09/17/2024, 3634097, Paged of 26 Indictment. Lastly, we hold that Maxwell’s sentence is procedurally reasonable. Accordingly, we AFFIRM the District Court’s June 29, 2022, judgment of conviction. I. BACKGROUND ! Defendant Ghislaine Maxwell coordinated, facilitated, and contributed to Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of women and underage girls. Starting in 1994, Maxwell groomed numerous young women to engage in sexual activity with Epstein by building friendships with these young women, gradually normalizing discussions of sexual topics and sexual abuse. Until about 2004, this pattern of sexual abuse continued as Maxwell provided Epstein access to underage girls in various locations in the United States. 1. Epstein’s Non-Prosecution Agreement In September 2007, following state and federal investigations into allegations of Epstein’s unlawful sexual activity, Epstein entered into an NPA with USAO-SDEL. In the NPA, Epstein agreed to plead guilty to one count of solicitation of prostitution, in violation of Florida ' Unless otherwise noted, the following facts are drawn from the evidence presented at trial and described in the light most favorable to the Government. See United States v. Litwok, 678 F.3d 208, 210-11 (2d Cir. 2012) (“Because this is an appeal from a judgment of conviction entered after a jury trial, the | ] facts are drawn from the trial evidence and described in the light most favorable to the Government.”). 5 DOJ-OGR-00000006