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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction appeal

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction appeal

A federal judge in New York has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's attempt to overturn her conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein, dismissing her claims as "meritless" or "frivolous." Maxwell had argued that her prosecution was a miscarriage of justice.

The ruling means she will remain in prison serving her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.

The decision is a significant setback for Maxwell's legal efforts.

Ghislaine Maxwell
British socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein
American financier and sex offender (1953–2019)
United States
Country located primarily in North America