Irish Daily Star

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Happy ending after scrap over pet BUNNY’s flight to Ireland

- ■ Natalia PENZA

GHISLAINE Maxwell is set to be challenged in court over her “little black book” of contacts during her upcoming sex traffickin­g trial.

Prosecutor­s claim the 97-page book, which features the names of her alleged victims, provides “compelling evidence of her guilt”.

Maxwell’s lawyers have tried to have the list, which has been compared to Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous “black book”, barred from the trial.

Evidence

But prosecutor­s believe it is a possible smoking gun and want to present it to jurors when the case begins in New York next week.

Epstein’s black book contained details of some of the world’s most powerful people, including Donald Trump and Prince Andrew.

Maxwell’s version, officially labelled Exhibit

52, was allegedly found in her office at the Florida mansion she shared with Epstein.

Court papers say it contains “contact informatio­n for victims who interacted with the defendant during the time period”.

But Maxwell’s lawyers have described the book as “an unauthenti­cated hearsay document”.

HORROR: Moment cab exploded with David Perry (inset) inside

THESE kids had an enchanting evening at the cinema yesterday.

Ted (7), Lauren (3) and Megan Mathews

(8) from Mullingar went to a special screening of Disney’s Encanto, which opens this Wednesday in the Odeon Point Village. Harrison (8, inset) and Arrabella Lavery (3) also enjoyed the movie.

AN ANIMAL-loving couple have made it to Ireland with their pet rabbit after an extraordin­ary bust- up with airline staff.

Jorge Guadalupe and his wife Gabr ie l la we r e involved in a violent tussle as they tried to leave Brazil bound for Dublin after being told they could not board with their beloved bunny.

Footage of the shocking alt e r c at ion included a heart-stopping moment in which the animal’s owner fell on top of the bag it was in during a heated exchange at Sao Paulo- Guarulhos Internatio­nal Airport.

Fortunatel­y the couple’s four- legged mascot Alfredo survived its close brush with death.

And yesterday, it was confirmed he and his owners had completed the 9,400 kilometre journey to t he Irish capital.

KLM admitted to an internal error by not letting the trio board their original flight despite Jorge and Gabriel la securing permission for their travelling companion ahead of their journey.

In a tongue-in- cheek Instagram post from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on the way to Dublin, the rabbit at the completely overwhelme­d with it,” he said.

“A special thanks to the staff at the Liverpool women’s hospital, the staff and medical team at Aintree hospital, Merseyside Police and Counter Terrorism Policing, who have all been amazing.

“I feel like it’s a miracle that

I’m alive and so thankful that no one else was injured in such an evil act.

Vigilant

“I now need time to try to come to terms with what’s happened and focus on my recovery both mentally and physically.

“Please be kind, be vigilant and stay safe.”

A police cordon was still in place yesterday outside the flat in the Sefton Park area of the city where it is believed the failed asylum seeker built his bomb.

The attack has stunned his family in the Middle East and one relative has said he should have faced the death penalty if he had survived the blast. centre of the eventful transatlan­tic trip with a happy ending said: “Hello everyone. Alfredo here. I asked my dad to write this message for me.

“I’m very happy with all the messages and shows of affection we’re receiving.

“I want to say that I am doing well and am very happy.

“I ate several pieces of fruit during my trip and am now awaiting my next flight. As soon as I get to Ireland I’ll let you know.”

Alfredo, pictured sat on Jorge’s lap at the wheel of his car in one of the hilarious posts he trea ted his 10,000 Instagram fans to ahead of his j ourney abroad, signed off his message with the g reeting: “Licks to you all.”

The sur real scenes in Sao Paulo began after KLM refused to recognise a waiver the rabbit’s owne r s had obtained from a court and sent to the airline allowing it to travel with them in the cabin.

Gabriella could be seen shouting at airline staff as her husband appeared to try to phone the company’s offices to resolve the misunderst­anding.

CLASH: Couple with Alfredo and (below) bizarre events at airport

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