US Supreme Court Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's Appeal in Landmark Ruling
The US Supreme Court has denied Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of her sex-trafficking conviction, upholding her 20-year sentence and marking a significant milestone in the Epstein case. According to the court's decision, without providing an explanation, they declined to hear Maxwell's appeal, which means her sentence will remain intact unless she receives a presidential pardon.
Maxwell was convicted for her role in luring underage girls for her former boyfriend, the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, to exploit. Epstein died in prison in 2019. The court's decision is seen as a major blow to Maxwell's hopes of reducing or overturning her sentence.
According to David Oscar Markus, Maxwell's lawyer, his team was "deeply disappointed" by the ruling but would continue exploring legal avenues "to ensure that justice is done." The Supreme Court's denial of Maxwell's appeal means she will remain incarcerated for at least 20 years, a sentence that has been met with widespread criticism and calls for reform.
The Epstein case has been marred by controversy and scandal, with many calling for greater accountability and transparency. Maxwell's conviction was seen as a significant step towards justice in the case, but her appeal had raised hopes among some that she might be able to reduce or overturn her sentence.
In a statement, Markus expressed his team's disappointment at the ruling: "We are deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision not to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal. We will continue to explore all available legal avenues to ensure that justice is done."
The US Supreme Court's decision marks a significant milestone in the Epstein case, which has been ongoing for years. The court's denial of Maxwell's appeal means that her 20-year sentence will remain intact, unless she receives a presidential pardon.
Background on the Epstein Case
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges related to sex trafficking minors. His death sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability and transparency in the case. Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of recruiting and grooming underage girls for abuse by Epstein.
Current Status
Maxwell will remain incarcerated unless she receives a presidential pardon. Her lawyers have vowed to continue exploring legal avenues to reduce or overturn her sentence.
In conclusion, the US Supreme Court's denial of Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal marks a significant milestone in the Epstein case. The court's decision means that Maxwell will remain incarcerated for at least 20 years, unless she receives a presidential pardon.
This story was compiled from reports by BBC World and BREAKING: BBC Breaking.
