Retrial

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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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned in New York

I never thought I would see the day when a high-profile conviction like Harvey Weinstein’s would be overturned. The news of New York’s highest court overturning his 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges came as a shock, especially considering the foundational nature of this case in the #MeToo era. The decision was based on a crucial mistake made by the trial judge, allowing prosecutors to introduce witnesses and evidence not directly related to the charges against Weinstein.

Despite the overturning of his conviction, it’s important to note that Weinstein is not off the hook. He is still serving a 16-year prison sentence in California for a separate charge.… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker Apr 28, 2024

Retrial

Maxwell Claims Epstein Files Could Jeopardize Appeal: Public Reacts

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned in New York

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