Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal concerning her sex trafficking conviction. This decision means Maxwell will continue serving her 20-year prison sentence. The appeal was based on a legal argument involving a 2007 non-prosecution agreement linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal.
- Maxwell is a British socialite involved in a legal case connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
- She was convicted of sex trafficking.
- Her appeal was related to a 2007 non-prosecution agreement negotiated by Epstein’s lawyers.
- The Supreme Court's decision keeps Maxwell's 20-year prison sentence in effect.
- The decision was made without any additional comments from the Court.
- This decision was announced on the first day of the Supreme Court's new term.