Ghislaine Maxwell moved to Texas 'camp' prison; seen heading to yoga class amid controversy

Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite convicted in the Jeffrey Epstein case, has been relocated to the Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, a facility described by critics as a more comfortable setting than the Tallahassee prison she left. The 63-year-old was photographed walking to a yoga class at the camp, a development that has intensified scrutiny over the treatment of her two-decade sentence.

Maxwell was moved from the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Florida, to Bryan about a week after she spoke publicly in support of discussions surrounding Donald Trump and the Epstein era. Bryan is a federal camp typically configured for non-violent, white-collar criminals and has earned the nickname Camp Cupcake in some accounts. Maxwell was seen wearing a gray jogger set and sparkling Nike trainers, with an umbrella to shield her from the rain, according to reports first published by the Daily Mail.

The transfer has drawn anger from some of Epstein's victims and others who question whether a defendant convicted on multiple counts of trafficking minors should be housed in a more comfortable facility. One survivor who was abused by Epstein said Maxwell's relocation felt like a reward for harm caused, telling reporters that Maxwell "helped destroy so many lives, and now she gets rewarded with a transfer to a country club prison." The remarks reflect ongoing frustration over how the case has been handled in the court system and in public discussion.

Inside Bryan, Maxwell has remained relatively low-profile. The jail houses about 618 inmates, including Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and former Real Housewives star Jen Shah, and Maxwell has been described as moving freely around the camp, sleeping in dormitory-style accommodations in the B1 unit, and socializing with inmates she met at Jewish prayer services, according to sources cited by the Daily Mail.

Historically, Maxwell spent the first three years of her sentence at FCI Tallahassee, where she worked in the law library, taught yoga, and hosted etiquette classes for the female inmate population. In July, she was briefly released to speak with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche amid heightened pressure on then-President Trump to release what supporters called the Epstein Files, a purported trove of documents connected to Epstein's client list. Maxwell’s transfer to a more secure facility was described by her attorney as a safety decision rather than a sign of favoritism or any imminent political settlement.

David Oscar Markus, Maxwell’s attorney, defended the transfer by emphasizing safety concerns. In a post on X, he wrote that the move should not be construed as an endorsement of humane prisons, arguing instead that Maxwell faced serious danger in Tallahassee and deserved safer conditions. He added that critics who oppose more humane prison arrangements should consider the reality of her safety needs.

Maxwell’s 2022 mug shot from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn has remained part of the public record, underscoring the long arc of a case that has drawn intense media attention across multiple outlets. The Bryan camp’s record and its roster of inmates continue to shape discussions about how best to handle high-profile offenders who pose complex legal and security considerations.

As the case continues to unfold in the public eye, observers note that Maxwell’s day-to-day life at Bryan differs markedly from what might have been expected in a high-security federal facility. Whether the arrangement reflects a broader trend toward more relaxed treatment of certain inmates remains a point of debate among lawmakers, legal experts, and victims alike. The public and the media will likely continue to track her movements and any official statements about her safety and classification, as well as any further transfers or changes in status.