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Ghislaine Maxwell Moves to Overturn 2021 Conviction, Citing Newly Released Epstein Records

The petition leans on disclosures triggered by a new law forcing broader release of Epstein case files.

Overview

  • Maxwell filed a federal petition seeking to vacate her conviction and 20-year sentence.
  • She argues newly obtained materials show exculpatory evidence was withheld, false testimony was presented, and key facts were misrepresented.
  • The filing cites records and sworn materials from litigation involving the FBI, financial institutions, and Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, as well as other released documents.
  • Maxwell renews claims of juror bias after a juror later acknowledged not disclosing prior sexual abuse, though earlier misconduct challenges did not overturn the verdict.
  • Federal judges in New York and Florida have begun authorizing the unsealing of grand jury transcripts and exhibits under the new statute, and her request to vacate remains pending.