Ghislaine Maxwell has lost her legal attempt to have her 20-year prison sentence overturned. A US judge determined her arguments were without merit, effectively upholding her conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein in his sex crimes. The decision comes after Maxwell's legal team argued that recently released court documents related to Epstein—the so-called "Epstein files"—contained evidence that would exonerate her. However, the judge disagreed, finding the newly available information did not support her claims of wrongful conviction. Maxwell was found guilty in 2021 on multiple counts of sex trafficking and conspiracy. She continues to maintain her innocence. This ruling represents a significant setback for Maxwell’s efforts to regain her freedom.