AdvertisementAs Ghislaine Maxwell trial opens, prosecutors allege a 'pyramid scheme of abuse'Updated November 29, 2021Jason BreslowBill ChappellEmma BowmanJames DoubekfacebookEmailGhislaine Maxwell sits at the defense table during the final stages of jury selection on Monday in New York City in this courtroom sketch. Opening statements in her trial on sex-trafficking charges began Monday. (AP)This article was originally published on November 29, 2021.