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Federal Judge Denies Ghislaine Maxwell's Motion to Vacate Sex-Trafficking Conviction
Just the facts
Maxwell was convicted in December 2021 on five federal counts, including sex trafficking of a minor, for facilitating the sexual abuse of young girls alongside Jeffrey Epstein. Defense attorneys submitted a post-conviction motion requesting a new trial or dismissal, alleging trial errors and juror misconduct during the proceedings. The presiding federal judge rejected all arguments presented in the filing, ruling that the trial was fair and maintaining her original conviction and 20-year sentence.
Why this is news
A federal judge denied a legal motion filed by Ghislaine Maxwell seeking to set aside her 2021 sex-trafficking conviction and 20-year prison sentence.
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