Ghislaine Maxwell must continue prison sentence after appeal rejected

Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will continue to serve her prison sentence as a US federal judge has denied her attempt to overturn the conviction and sentence. Maxwell, 64, had requested the court to vacate her conviction and sentence, asserting that her "constitutional rights were violated in multiple respects during the trial and sentencing."

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constitutional rights were violated in multiple respects during the trial and sentencing

However, the judge's ruling stated that Maxwell's claims were "all unfounded and all or almost all frivolous." The judge further noted that the evidence Maxwell presented was "largely irrelevant and does not support her claims of legal errors."

Maxwell was found to have played a key role in an organized ring for the sexual abuse of girls, allegedly supplying them to Epstein. Epstein, who was accused of systematically abusing minors for many years, officially died by suicide in his prison cell in 2019. He was a US investor known for his connections to influential figures, including former US President Bill Clinton, former British Prince Andrew, and US President Donald Trump.

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all unfounded and all or almost all frivolous

Epstein had previously pleaded guilty in 2008 in Florida to procuring a minor for prostitution. Despite his conviction, he continued his activities until his arrest in 2019. His case brought to light his extensive network and involvement with powerful individuals across various sectors.

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largely irrelevant and does not support her claims of legal errors