<p>A federal appeals court in New York on Tuesday denied bail to British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, accused of recruiting underage girls for the late disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.</p>.<p>Maxwell's lawyer David Markus said during Monday's oral argument that his client "has been detained under horrific conditions," so terrible that she could not prepare for trial.</p>.<p>The court considers Maxwell, who has US, British and French passports, a flight risk. This is the fourth time since her arrest that she has been denied bail.</p>.<p>In a brief ruling, the court reaffirmed the continued incarceration of Maxwell, who has been behind bars in New York since July 2020.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/ghislaine-maxwell-pleads-not-guilty-to-sex-trafficking-charges-977894.html" target="_blank">Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges</a></strong></p>.<p>She faces six counts, including sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking of a minor.</p>.<p>Epstein killed himself in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial.</p>.<p>Maxwell's lawyer complained that his client "is kept in solitary confinement for no reason" and that the prison guards "follow her around with a handheld camera" because they fear she could try to kill herself, even though he said she is not suicidal.</p>.<p>To address any sleep problems, the court urged Maxwell's attorney to discuss the issue with the New York federal judge in charge of the case, Alison Nathan.</p>.<p>The alleged crimes occurred between 1994 and 2004, and relate to four women, including two who prosecutors say were just 14 years old when they were sexually abused.</p>.<p>Maxwell denies all the allegations against her. A not guilty plea was entered on her behalf by her lawyer.</p>.<p>Her trial is due to begin on July 12, although her defense team is pushing for more time to prepare.</p>.<p>Maxwell faces an effective life sentence if convicted.</p>.<p>She allegedly befriended girls with shopping and movie theater outings, and later coaxed them into giving Epstein nude massages during which he would engage in sex acts.</p>
<p>A federal appeals court in New York on Tuesday denied bail to British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, accused of recruiting underage girls for the late disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.</p>.<p>Maxwell's lawyer David Markus said during Monday's oral argument that his client "has been detained under horrific conditions," so terrible that she could not prepare for trial.</p>.<p>The court considers Maxwell, who has US, British and French passports, a flight risk. This is the fourth time since her arrest that she has been denied bail.</p>.<p>In a brief ruling, the court reaffirmed the continued incarceration of Maxwell, who has been behind bars in New York since July 2020.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/ghislaine-maxwell-pleads-not-guilty-to-sex-trafficking-charges-977894.html" target="_blank">Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges</a></strong></p>.<p>She faces six counts, including sex trafficking conspiracy and sex trafficking of a minor.</p>.<p>Epstein killed himself in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial.</p>.<p>Maxwell's lawyer complained that his client "is kept in solitary confinement for no reason" and that the prison guards "follow her around with a handheld camera" because they fear she could try to kill herself, even though he said she is not suicidal.</p>.<p>To address any sleep problems, the court urged Maxwell's attorney to discuss the issue with the New York federal judge in charge of the case, Alison Nathan.</p>.<p>The alleged crimes occurred between 1994 and 2004, and relate to four women, including two who prosecutors say were just 14 years old when they were sexually abused.</p>.<p>Maxwell denies all the allegations against her. A not guilty plea was entered on her behalf by her lawyer.</p>.<p>Her trial is due to begin on July 12, although her defense team is pushing for more time to prepare.</p>.<p>Maxwell faces an effective life sentence if convicted.</p>.<p>She allegedly befriended girls with shopping and movie theater outings, and later coaxed them into giving Epstein nude massages during which he would engage in sex acts.</p>