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Supreme Court Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal

Supreme Court Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal

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.

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