maxwell begins in new york tomorrow more than two years after epstein s death by apparent suicide which left his alleged victims without a full chance at justice. but prosecutors say maxwell played a pivotal role in helping the convicted sex offender recruit and abuse girls as young as 14 years old. maxwell has repeatedly denied the allegations against her. here is nbc s report. reporter: in just hours opening statements set to begin in ghislain maxwell s highly anticipated trial. steps from where convicted sex offender jeffrey epstein died in an apparent suicide. you think epstein s death makes this case the only opportunity really to hold him and ghislain maxwell accountable and to give these survivors some measure of justice. maxwell faces sex trafficking charges that could land her in prison the rest of her life the prosecutor paint k the british socialite turned suspect as a key figure in bringing a stream of girls as young as 14 to epstein s estates for sexual