In brief
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction for sex-trafficking, confirming her 20-year prison sentence will stand. Maxwell's involvement in the exploitation of underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, has been a significant case in the ongoing discussions about sex trafficking and accountability in high-profile circles.
The US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell of her conviction on charges related to sex-trafficking by former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein.
The court orders issued Monday declined to hear Maxwell's appeal, which means her 20-year sentence will remain in place barring a presidential pardon.
She recently was interviewed by federal agents in the US about what she knew as part of a probe into the sex-trafficking scheme and whether others may have been involved.
Maxwell was convicted for her role in luring underage girls for Epstein to exploit and have sex with. Epstein died in prison in 2019.
