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Jen Shah Reveals Ghislaine Maxwell Showed 'No Remorse' for Epstein Victims in Prison
The 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' alum says Maxwell was treated 'very differently' and had special privileges during their time together behind bars.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:18am
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Jen Shah, a former star of 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City', has opened up about her time in prison with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Shah says Maxwell showed 'no remorse' for the victims of her late boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein and was given special treatment, including private workout sessions and special meals, that other inmates did not receive.
Why it matters
This story sheds light on the alleged preferential treatment of high-profile inmates in the U.S. prison system and raises concerns about the lack of empathy shown by Maxwell towards Epstein's victims, even while incarcerated.
The details
According to Shah, she and fellow inmate Elizabeth Holmes noticed that Maxwell was 'treated very differently' at the federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas, where they were all incarcerated. Shah claims Maxwell received privileges like private workout sessions, special meals, and bottled water that were not available to other inmates. Shah also says Maxwell made it 'publicly known' to her and Holmes that she showed 'no remorse' for Epstein's victims, even as they were 'pouring their hearts out in front of Congress'.
- Jen Shah was released from the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas on December 10, 2025.
- Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 following her conviction on sex trafficking charges.
The players
Jen Shah
A former star of the reality TV show 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' who served time in the same Texas prison as Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ghislaine Maxwell
A British socialite who was convicted in 2022 of sex trafficking and other charges related to her involvement with the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Elizabeth Holmes
The former CEO of Theranos, a healthcare technology company, who was also incarcerated at the same Texas prison as Jen Shah and Ghislaine Maxwell.
What they’re saying
“'[Maxwell] is treated very differently there. I didn't have a lot of interaction with her … She made it very publicly known, at least to Elizabeth and I, that there's no remorse there.'”
— Jen Shah, Former 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star
“'To see that kind of behavior when there are real victims that you're seeing and what they've gone through, and to be so dismissive of that, that just didn't sit right with me.'”
— Jen Shah, Former 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star
What’s next
Maxwell has appealed her 20-year prison sentence, and the Bureau of Prisons has stated that it is committed to ensuring all inmates are treated equitably.
The takeaway
This case highlights concerns about the fairness and transparency of the U.S. prison system, especially when it comes to the treatment of high-profile inmates. It also raises questions about the lack of empathy and remorse shown by some convicted offenders towards their victims.
