Ghislaine Maxwell's Family Claims Innocence, Seeks Sentence Review After 2021 Conviction

Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking linked to Jeffrey Epstein, continues to assert her innocence through her family, who claim she was subject to government misconduct aimed at blaming her for Epstein's crimes after his death. Maxwell's family argues that she did not receive a fair trial and plans to file a writ of habeas corpus based on new evidence that could challenge her imprisonment. They contend that Maxwell should have been protected under a 2007 Department of Justice agreement with Epstein, which promised not to prosecute his co-conspirators following his plea deal. President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi face internal criticism for their handling of the Epstein investigations, though Bondi maintains there is no evidence of a so-called 'client list' implicating high-profile figures. Epstein’s earlier 2007 plea deal allowed him to serve a reduced sentence despite serious charges, raising questions about potential intelligence ties and political interference. Maxwell's case remains a focal point in ongoing debates about justice and accountability related to Epstein’s crimes.