Ghislaine Maxwell, the disgraced British socialite convicted for aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, has launched a last-ditch appeal to the US Supreme Court in a desperate attempt to overturn her 20-year prison sentence.
Maxwell’s legal team argues that she should be granted immunity from prosecution due to a 2007 plea deal Epstein secured in Florida, which they claim also covered her. The controversial agreement allowed Epstein to avoid federal charges by pleading guilty to lesser state offences and serving just 13 months in jail.
The Legal Battle Continues
Maxwell, 62, was found guilty in December 2021 on five counts, including sex trafficking and conspiracy, for recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein’s abuse. Her defence insists the earlier non-prosecution agreement should have shielded her from charges.
However, prosecutors maintain that Maxwell was never explicitly named in Epstein’s plea deal and that her crimes extended beyond the timeframe covered by the agreement.
A High-Stakes Appeal
If the Supreme Court agrees to hear the case, it could set a significant legal precedent regarding immunity deals and their scope. Legal experts are divided on Maxwell’s chances, with some calling her argument a long shot.
Meanwhile, victims of Epstein and Maxwell continue to seek justice, with many expressing outrage over the possibility of her sentence being reduced or overturned.
