A federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s latest bid to overturn her 2021 conviction for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, leaving her 20-year prison sentence in place. Maxwell, representing herself, filed a habeas petition seeking to set aside the conviction and obtain a new trial.

The judge rules that Maxwell’s claims do not warrant relief. Multiple outlets report the court characterizes her arguments about “substantial new evidence” as meritless and/or procedurally barred, and says the evidence presented at the original trial supports the verdict. One outlet adds that the decision addresses specific claims about inconsistencies in testimony, concluding any differences would not likely have changed the outcome.

While coverage largely aligns on the outcome, outlets differ in emphasis: some focus on the judge’s assessment that the bid is procedurally barred and speculative; others stress Maxwell’s contention that withheld information and false testimony affected her 2021 trial. Several reports also note Maxwell’s procedural history, including prior appellate review and the broader scope of her post-conviction challenges.