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Maxwell's conviction remains in place. Her latest challenge was rejected.
A federal judge denied Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction and 20-year sentence. The ruling rejected her new-evidence and trial-error claims.
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The ruling
Judge Paul Engelmayer denied all ten grounds Maxwell raised and described the evidence supporting her conviction as overwhelming.
What remains
Her 2021 sex-trafficking conviction and 20-year sentence remain in force. The ruling did not reduce her sentence or order her release.
Why now
The motion relied partly on newly released Epstein-related material. The judge found it did not undermine the verdict and, in places, reinforced the case.