Ghislaine Maxwell to appeal sex trafficking conviction
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
12:43 PM – Tuesday, March 12, 2024
On Tuesday, Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney will request a U.S. appeals court to reverse the British sex trafficker’s conviction and 20-year prison sentence for her role in assisting the late financier and pedophilic sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, who was notorious for abusing adolescent girls and passing them off to his friends and colleagues.
Maxwell’s appeal is scheduled for oral arguments before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan at 2:00 p.m. ET.
In December 2021, Maxwell, then 62, was found guilty on five counts of recruiting and preparing four minors for sexual abuse by her ex-love interest, Epstein, and other unknown clients from 1994 to 2004.
It is not anticipated that the court will make its call immediately since it is likely to be a lengthy process.
In August 2019, Epstein allegedly committed suicide in a Manhattan jail, just over a month after his arrest and subsequent sex trafficking charges. Since then, his victims have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars from his estate and from banks that were purportedly involved in transactions that helped to fund his sexual deviance.
In addition, the controversy has destroyed the reputations of public figures who were once friends with the disgraced financier, such as Prince Andrew of the Royal Family.
Maxwell is the daughter of the late Robert Maxwell, a British media magnate who was rumored to be a spy for Mossad, the national intelligence agency of the State of Israel. He was also accused of spying for MI6, Britain’s intelligence agency. However, these claims have not been proven.
Maxwell’s attorneys claimed in her appeal that because Epstein had passed away and “public outrage” required that the prosecution assign blame, they had made her the victim of scapegoating.
The government’s delay in filing charges, according to Maxwell’s attorneys, was excessive, and her legal defense claims that she is protected by a 2007 non-prosecution agreement between Epstein and federal prosecutors in Florida.
Furthermore, Maxwell’s attorneys went on to say that one juror had concealed the fact that he had experienced childhood sexual abuse, tainting the trial. However, the prosecution feels that there is no merit to the appeal.
While citing Circuit Judge Alison Nathan’s ruling that Maxwell caused her victims “incalculable” harm, they assert that a significant sentence would send a message to those who exploit and sexually abuse minors.
Maxwell currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida, in a low-security prison. July 2037 is when she is eligible for release.
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How does Maxwell’s defense team question the government’s delay in filing charges and invoke the non-prosecution agreement made between Epstein and federal prosecutors?
Ghislaine Maxwell Appeals Conviction and Prison Sentence for Role in Jeffrey Epstein’s Scandal
On Tuesday, Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney will request a U.S. appeals court to reverse her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for her involvement in the infamous sex trafficking scandal with financier Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell, a British national, allegedly played a significant role in assisting Epstein in his abuse of underage girls, as well as facilitating their exploitation by his associates.
Maxwell’s appeal is scheduled for oral arguments before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan at 2:00 p.m. ET. It is anticipated that the court will take time to reach a decision, as the complex nature of the case requires careful consideration.
In December 2021, Maxwell was found guilty on five counts related to her involvement in recruiting and preparing minors for sexual abuse between 1994 and 2004. These charges were based on her relationship with Epstein and her role in providing him with a steady supply of victims.
Epstein, who was arrested in 2019 on sex trafficking charges, allegedly committed suicide in jail shortly after his arrest. Since then, his victims have received substantial financial compensation from his estate and implicated banks. The scandal also tarnished the reputations of several public figures who were once associated with Epstein, including Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family.
Ghislaine Maxwell is the daughter of Robert Maxwell, a British media magnate who had been rumored to have worked as a spy. Although these claims have not been proven, they have contributed to the public interest in the case.
Maxwell’s defense team argues in her appeal that she has been unfairly scapegoated due to public outrage over Epstein’s actions. They also question the government’s delay in filing charges and invoke a non-prosecution agreement made between Epstein and federal prosecutors in Florida in 2007, which they claim should protect Maxwell.
Furthermore, Maxwell’s attorneys have raised concerns regarding a juror who allegedly concealed their history of childhood sexual abuse during the trial. They argue that this juror’s involvement taints the integrity of the verdict. However, the prosecution maintains that there is no valid basis for the appeal.
As the appeal process unfolds, the spotlight remains on Ghislaine Maxwell and the extent of her involvement in Epstein’s scandal. The outcome of the appeal will have significant implications for both Maxwell and the victims who are seeking justice and closure.
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