The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in connection to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring.

Maxwell had appealed her conviction, challenging certain legal points and the trial proceedings.

The big picture: By denying the appeal, the Court effectively upholds her conviction and sentences related to sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. • Maxwell was found guilty of recruiting underage girls for Epstein and participating in abuse. • Legal experts say the denial ends significant litigation over Maxwell’s case and reinforces accountability for sex trafficking crimes. • This decision closes a high-profile chapter tied to Epstein’s criminal network and shines a light on broader trafficking issues.

Go deeper: The decision was made

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