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Maxwell Seeks Appeal; DOJ Dismisses Claims as Duplicative

4/23/2026

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Ghislaine Maxwell sent a USB drive to the Justice Department on April 16, 2026, in an effort to overturn her conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein.
The Justice Department stated that Maxwell's claims appear duplicative and meritless, while the contents of the USB remain unclear.
Democrats are questioning the DOJ's decision to withhold nearly half of the Epstein files.
Melania Trump's denial of ties to Maxwell followed threats from model Amanda Ungaro, who claims to have witnessed compromising interactions involving the first lady.

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Ghislaine Maxwell sent a USB drive to the Justice Department on April 16, 2026, in an effort to overturn her conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein.
The Justice Department stated that Maxwell's claims appear duplicative and meritless, while the contents of the USB remain unclear.
Democrats are questioning the DOJ's decision to withhold nearly half of the Epstein files.
Melania Trump's denial of ties to Maxwell followed threats from model Amanda Ungaro, who claims to have witnessed compromising interactions involving the first lady.