Judge Rejects Maxwell's Appeal of Sex Trafficking Conviction

U.S. · 2026-08-25 23:45:31

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Ghislaine Maxwell, a former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021 and sentenced to 20 years in prison. She contends her case represents a "miscarriage of justice." U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmaier rejected the claim and her appeal on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The PBS NewsHour reported the court order cited speculation, distortions, and outright falsehoods in dismissing the challenge.

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• PBS NewsHour: Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claim and bid for prison release
• The Guardian US: Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’