Federal judge declines Maxwell bid to toss conviction
Summary
A federal judge refused Ghislaine Maxwell's request to cancel her conviction and hold a new trial. Maxwell, who is in custody, asked for this review by representing herself in a legal petition filed last December.Key Facts
- Ghislaine Maxwell asked a judge to overturn her conviction and get a new trial.
- She filed a habeas corpus petition, which is a legal way to challenge detention.
- Maxwell filed the petition in December and represented herself.
- U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer handled the case.
- The judge decided not to grant her request.
- Maxwell had lawyers during her earlier court processes.
- The case took place in New York.
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