Ghislaine Maxwell Faces Potential Consequences for Allegedly Lying on Naturalization Form
Maxwell, 64, is currently under scrutiny for answering “no” to questions on her N-400 naturalization form regarding prior crimes and procuring prostitution. This comes despite her involvement in sex trafficking of minors dating back to at least 1994.
Immigration attorney Marina Shepelsky, who serves as the CEO and Founder of the Shepelsky Law Group, shared insights with Radar on the potential implications for Maxwell’s case. She emphasized that the outcome may hinge on whether officials believe Maxwell intentionally provided false information on her application.
Shepelsky explained, “Misrepresentation occurs when immigration authorities determine that an individual deliberately misrepresented facts that could impact their eligibility. Fraud, on the other hand, goes beyond mere misrepresentation and involves acting upon a falsehood by making decisions based on that inaccurate information.”
The attorney cautioned that discrepancies in the information or documents submitted can raise red flags and lead to serious repercussions. “In essence, if there is suspicion of deceit, an individual’s case may be rejected, and they could face restrictions on entering the U.S. or obtaining immigration benefits for a certain period of time, ranging from 3 to 10 years,” Shepelsky elaborated.
