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Judge Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's Bid to Overturn Sex Trafficking Conviction

A US federal judge has denied Ghislaine Maxwell's request to overturn her conviction for sex trafficking and aiding Jeffrey Epstein, calling her claims "demonstrably meritless." Maxwell will remain in custody following the rejection of her appeal.

25 Aug, 08:51 — 25 Aug, 17:48
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ReutersVery High3h ago

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein - Reuters

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein  Reuters

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APVery High4h ago

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release - AP News

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release  AP News

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BBCHigh4h ago

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction

The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.

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le-mondeHigh3h ago

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's attempt to overturn sex trafficking conviction

The judge said in his ruling that Maxwell's claims that her constitutional rights at trial and sentencing were violated 'are all meritless and all or almost all are frivolous.'

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’

Maxwell sought to vacate Epstein-related conviction, alleging hidden trial evidence and juror’s abuse history Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A federal judge has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal effort to throw out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence, calling her claims “demonstrably meritless, and generally based on speculation, distortions, and/or outright falsehoods”. In a 67-page decision filed on Tuesday, US district judge Paul...

By Edward Helmore

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

US judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ bid to throw out conviction

US judge rejects Maxwell’s claims that newly released Epstein files could help overturn her sex-trafficking convictions.

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Fox NewsMixed3h ago

Federal judge slaps down Ghislaine Maxwell petition for new trial as ‘rambling,’ ‘meritless’

Judge Paul Engelmayer called Ghislaine Maxwell's post-conviction challenge "meritless" and "frivolous," finding trial evidence against her "overwhelming."

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claim and bid for prison release

The ruling said that Maxwell's habeas petition to free her from a 20-year prison sentence was "demonstrably meritless."

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SCMPMostly Factual26m ago

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s miscarriage of justice claims and bid for prison release

Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn her sex trafficking conviction and be freed from prison was rejected by a federal judge Tuesday who said the claims by Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and long-time associate that new evidence had emerged were “demonstrably meritless”. Maxwell filed a habeas petition last December seeking to set aside her conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence, claiming exonerating information was withheld and false testimony presented at her trial,...

By Associated Press

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globe-and-mailHigh4h ago

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

She maintained in a habeas petition that information that would have resulted in her exoneration at her 2021 trial was withheld and false testimony was presented

By Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual4h ago

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to overturn conviction for aiding Epstein

A US judge said Maxwell’s bid to set aside her conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence on the grounds that there was “substantial new evidence” was “demonstrably meritless”.

By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ attempt to throw out trafficking convictions after Epstein files release

In anything, Maxwell’s latest ‘frivolous’ attempt to escape her sentence only further ‘incriminates her,’ judge says

By Alex Woodward

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forbes4h ago

Judge Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s Request To Overturn Conviction

Maxwell’s petition for a new trial was “meritless” and often “frivolous,” the judge wrote, and the evidence she provided only “incriminates her” further.

By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff

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varietyMostly Factual9h ago

Epstein Files Documentary ‘Diabolical’ Lands at HBO Max in International Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired international distribution rights to “Diabolical: The Epstein Files” for HBO Max, with the documentary rolling out across international territories from Sept. 3, marking its premiere in the U.K., Italy and the Netherlands. The documentary, produced and distributed by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, charts Jeffrey Epstein’s ascent, his trafficking network and his […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein - The Straits Times

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual3h ago

Ghislaine Maxwell's Bid To Overturn Her Conviction Rejected By US Judge

Maxwell, 64, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and is the only person convicted of a crime in connection with Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting his own trial.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

Maxwell, 64, who represented herself, challenged her December 2021 conviction and sentence in Manhattan federal court and sought a writ of habeas corpus after claiming her punishment was unlawful.

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deadlineMostly Factual8h ago

HBO Max Gets International Rights To ‘Diabolical: The Epstein Files’

HBO Max is to search through Diabolical: The Epstein Files. The streamer’s parent, Warner Bros. Discovery, has acquired international rights to the 90-minute doc, which comes from Australia’s ABC. HBO Max will begin rolling out the true crime program from September 3 across its international footprint, marking its debut in the UK, Italy (excl Italian-speaking […]

By Jesse Whittock

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

A US judge ruled that Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn her 20-year prison sentence was meritless and that the newly released Epstein files did not exonerate her.

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the-journal3h ago

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘miscarriage of justice’ claims

Maxwell, a British socialite, was convicted of sex trafficking in December 2021.

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Daily SabahMixed4h ago

US court rejects Maxwell bid to overturn verdict for aiding Epstein

A U.S. judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. In a...

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star-malaysiaMixed4h ago

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein - The Star

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein  The Star

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variety25 Aug, 08:51First to report

Epstein Files Documentary ‘Diabolical’ Lands at HBO Max in International Deal

deadline25 Aug, 09:30

HBO Max Gets International Rights To ‘Diabolical: The Epstein Files’

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star-malaysia25 Aug, 13:20

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein - The Star

forbes25 Aug, 13:20

Judge Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s Request To Overturn Conviction

Daily Sabah25 Aug, 13:26

US court rejects Maxwell bid to overturn verdict for aiding Epstein

naftemporiki25 Aug, 13:26

Γκιλέιν Μάξγουελ: Έχασε την προσφυγή για ακύρωση της καταδίκης της

straits-times25 Aug, 13:28

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein - The Straits Times

AP25 Aug, 13:34

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release - AP News

danas25 Aug, 13:34

Dokumentarni film „Epstinovi dosijei: Mreža zla“ stiže 3. septembra na HBO Max

The Independent25 Aug, 13:40

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ attempt to throw out trafficking convictions after Epstein files release

sydney-morning-herald25 Aug, 13:41

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to overturn conviction for aiding Epstein

BBC25 Aug, 13:46

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction

globe-and-mail25 Aug, 13:53

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

cnbc25 Aug, 14:00

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claim and bid for prison release

the-journal25 Aug, 14:18

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘miscarriage of justice’ claims

dr-dk25 Aug, 14:21

Ghislaine Maxwell får på ny afvist appel mod fængselsdom

Fox News25 Aug, 14:21

Federal judge slaps down Ghislaine Maxwell petition for new trial as ‘rambling,’ ‘meritless’

aftonbladet25 Aug, 14:30

Epsteins medhjälpare Maxwell nekas uppriven dom

jerusalem-post25 Aug, 14:32

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

le-monde25 Aug, 14:41

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's attempt to overturn sex trafficking conviction

aktuality-sk25 Aug, 14:49

Priateľka Jeffreyho Epsteina Ghislaine Maxwellová zostáva za mrežami: Sudca odmietol zrušiť jej 20-ročný trest

aktualne-cz25 Aug, 15:02

Epsteinova kuplířka neuspěla. Soud odmítl zrušit Maxwellové trest za obchod s lidmi

Reuters25 Aug, 15:08

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein - Reuters

ndtv25 Aug, 15:09

Ghislaine Maxwell's Bid To Overturn Her Conviction Rejected By US Judge

der-standard25 Aug, 15:34

Epstein-Komplizin Ghislaine Maxwell bleibt in Haft

el-universal-english25 Aug, 15:36

Juez federal rechaza solicitud de libertad de Ghislaine Maxwell; fue condenada en el caso Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian25 Aug, 15:46

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’

faz25 Aug, 15:53

USA unter Trump: Epstein-Komplizin Maxwell bleibt in Haft

dh-les-sports25 Aug, 15:56

Affaire Epstein: un juge américain rejette la demande de Ghislaine Maxwell visant à annuler sa condamnation

delo25 Aug, 15:59

Primer Epstein: Maxwellova ostaja obsojena

orf25 Aug, 16:01

Epstein-Komplizin Ghislaine Maxwell bleibt in Haft

channel-news-asia25 Aug, 16:13

Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein

publico25 Aug, 16:21

Ghislaine Maxwell vê rejeitado o pedido para anular a condenação por tráfico sexual

Al Jazeera25 Aug, 17:02

US judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ bid to throw out conviction

SCMP25 Aug, 17:48Latest update

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s miscarriage of justice claims and bid for prison release