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Supreme Court to Review Maxwell's Sex Trafficking Appeal

9/30/2025

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The Supreme Court will review Ghislaine Maxwell's petition to reverse sex trafficking conviction on October 6, concerning Epstein's non-prosecution agreement.
Maxwell argues appeal hinges on a split among appellate courts over binding effect of U.S. attorney agreements.
The Trump Justice Department opposes petition, arguing the agreement's context limits applicability.
If granted, briefs and a hearing would follow.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court will review Ghislaine Maxwell's petition to reverse sex trafficking conviction on October 6, concerning Epstein's non-prosecution agreement.
Maxwell argues appeal hinges on a split among appellate courts over binding effect of U.S. attorney agreements.
The Trump Justice Department opposes petition, arguing the agreement's context limits applicability.
If granted, briefs and a hearing would follow.