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Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell says new evidence undermines conviction; US prosecutors disagree (opens original article in a new tab)

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Ghislaine Maxwell is challenging her 2021 conviction, alleging due process violations and prosecutorial misconduct, while US prosecutors dismiss her claims as baseless and untimely.

  • Ghislaine Maxwell challenges her 2021 conviction, citing new evidence of due process violations
  • Maxwell claims lawyers for Epstein's accusers acted as 'de facto prosecutors' and influenced the 2007 non-prosecution agreement
  • US prosecutors argue Maxwell's claims are baseless, filed too late, or lack merit
  • Maxwell faces five charges related to recruiting underage girls for Epstein's abuse between 1994 and 2004

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