People Updated: 2026-02-19

Ghislaine Maxwell at FMC Carswell Prison

Following her sentencing in June 2022, Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to FMC Carswell, a federal medical center prison for women in Fort Worth, Texas, to serve her 20-year sentence.

FMC Carswell

Federal Medical Center Carswell (FMC Carswell) is a federal prison for women located in Fort Worth, Texas. As a Federal Medical Center, it provides medical and mental health services to female federal inmates.

Maxwell’s Transfer

Following her June 2022 sentencing to 20 years in federal prison, Maxwell was transferred to FMC Carswell. Her assignment to a medical center facility reflected her age and health profile.

Prior Conditions at MDC

Before and during her trial, Maxwell was held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. She and her attorneys complained extensively about conditions there, including inadequate lighting, sleep disruption, and other issues.

Appeals

Maxwell has filed multiple appeals challenging her conviction and sentence. Her appeals have raised issues including juror conduct (the juror who publicly disclosed personal history during the trial), application of sentencing guidelines, and other legal arguments.

Ongoing Advocacy

Maxwell’s family, particularly her siblings Kevin and Ian Maxwell, has continued to campaign for her release or a new trial, maintaining she was unjustly convicted.

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