Maxwell Claims Epstein Files Could Jeopardize Appeal: Public Reacts
Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal team is arguing that the release of documents related to her case could hinder her bid for a retrial, as they plan to file a habeas petition. The lawyers claim that releasing grand jury materials containing unproven allegations could create undue prejudice, making a fair retrial impossible. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, is seeking a retrial via the habeas petition after the US Supreme Court rejected her appeal. The release of the documents, linked to civil and criminal cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, comes after Donald Trump signed the Epstein Transparency Act, but Maxwell’s lawyers believe it could impact her chances.
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