Judge Denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s Appeal to Overturn Sex Trafficking Conviction
A federal judge in New York has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's claim that her sex trafficking conviction was a "miscarriage of justice" and denied her request to be released from her 20-year prison sentence. The judge stated her assertions were based…
Detroit, MI, August 25, 2026 —
A federal judge in New York has denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s attempt to overturn her conviction on sex trafficking charges. Maxwell had argued that her 20-year prison sentence resulted from a “miscarriage of justice” and sought her release.
However, the judge ruled that Maxwell’s claims were unfounded, stating that her assertions were based on “falsehoods and speculation.” The court’s decision upholds the original verdict and sentence, which followed Maxwell’s conviction on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy.
Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty in December 2021 by a jury on five counts, including sex trafficking of a minor, sex trafficking conspiracy, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and transport minors for illicit sexual purposes. Prosecutors argued that she played a key role in recruiting and grooming young women for the late Jeffrey Epstein.
The sentence of 20 years in prison was handed down in June 2022. Maxwell has remained in custody since her arrest in July 2020. The judge’s recent ruling dismisses her legal challenges, meaning she will continue to serve her sentence as imposed.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
