SCOTUS to discuss Ghislaine Maxwell’s case privately in September at post-summer conference
- The Supreme Court plans to review a petition from Ghislaine Maxwell regarding her 2021 sex trafficking conviction on September 29.
- This is the first time the justices will consider Maxwell's case, which could lead to a decision soon after the hearing.
- Maxwell's legal team argues her conviction should be overturned based on a plea deal made by Jeffrey Epstein and expired statute of limitations.
- Maxwell's attorney, David Markus, stated she needs full immunity to cooperate with the House Oversight Committee.
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Ghislaine Maxwell asks SCOTUS to toss her convictions
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell urged the Supreme Court on Monday to toss her sex-trafficking convictions, alleging that the federal government violated an immunity deal when it prosecuted her. The legal filing came after the former associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein met with Department of Justice officials on July 24. Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in custody in 2019 while under indic…
Will the Supreme Court hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s case?
While President Donald Trump fields questions about a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the Supreme Court is also playing a role in the debate over her future. As of Monday, Maxwell’s appeal of her conviction was fully briefed with the court, and on Wednesday it was distributed for the court’s “long conference” on Sept. 29, at which the justices consider the many petitions that build up during the summer recess. In weighing Maxwell’s petit…
Supreme Court Sets Date for Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal Review.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Supreme Court announced it will review a petition filed by Ghislaine Maxwell regarding her 2021 sex trafficking conviction.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ghislaine Maxwell, deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the U.S. Supreme Court, Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Maxwell’s attorney David Markus.WHEN & WHERE: The petition will be examined on September 29, with Maxwell currently serving her …
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