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Bobbi Sternheim, Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer, says her client "will appeal this case," after she was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a New York judge for helping the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls. "We are confident that she will prevail on appeal," Sternheim tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Siblings and lawyers of Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as victim Annie Farmer and her lawyer, arrive at a New York court where the former socialite will learn her fate when a US judge sentences her for helping late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls. IMAGES
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney Bobbi Sternheim says outside the New York courthouse that Maxwell's legal team has "already started working on the appeal" and is "confident that she will be vindicated," after the British socialite and associate of the late New York financier was found guilty of sex crimes, including sex trafficking of a minor, in the high profile case. IMAGES
French police prepare to carry out a new search for the body of Estelle Mouzin, the alleged victim of French serial killer Michel Fourniret, in the Ardennes, in northeastern France. Fourniret, the "Ogre of the Ardennes", confessed to killing 11 people, and died in May aged 79, taking his final secrets to the grave and denying families of victims long-awaited justice. IMAGES
Lawyer and alleged victims arrive at court to attend the bond hearing of R&B star R. Kelly, a day after the singer was charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse against four victims, three of them minors. Known for hits like "I Believe I Can Fly," Kelly surrendered to Chicago police and was taken into custody. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.