The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite, regarding her conviction for charges connected to sex trafficking involving her former associate, Jeffrey Epstein. This decision effectively upholds her 20-year prison sentence unless a presidential pardon is granted.
In light of ongoing inquiries, Maxwell was recently questioned by federal agents in the United States about her knowledge of the sex-trafficking operations and any potential involvement of others in the scheme. Her conviction stemmed from allegations that she played a role in recruiting underage girls for Epstein to exploit. Epstein himself passed away in prison in 2019.
The implications of the court’s decision raised questions about the judicial process and the future of Maxwell’s legal appeals.
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