The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to allow the Supreme Court to review Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal against her sex-traff, with the DOJ asking the high court to deny her appeal. This move is part of the ongoing scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of the case, which has drawn significant public and political attention.
Maxwell, 63, was convicted in 2021 for five counts of sex trafficking and conspiracy, receiving a 20-year prison sentence. Her appeal argues that her conviction should be overturned on the grounds that a 2007 plea deal between Epstein and the federal government immunized her and that the statutes of limitations for her charges have expired.
Despite the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denying her appeal, Maxwell seeks Supreme Court intervention, citing inconsistencies in how immunity from non-prosecutorial agreements is interpreted. The DOJ’s decision to seek Supreme Court review highlights the ongoing legal complexities surrounding Epstein’s case, including the controversy over his death by suicide and the absence of a client list.
The DOJ’s position comes amid recent criticisms over its handling of Epstein’s case, particularly the revelation that Epstein had no client list and died by suicide. Some Trump DOJ officials had previously advanced theories that the government was hiding information related to Epstein’s case, but they have since walked back these claims.
Congress could call on Maxwell to testify before lawmakers. The Daily Mail reported Monday that Maxwell is interested in doing that, although her attorney did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment. The situation continues to draw attention as lawmakers may call for her testimony, reflecting the broader public interest in the case and its legal implications.