The Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of Ghislaine Maxwell, who tried to have her conviction overturned, accusing the government of violating a non-prosecution agreement made with Jeffrey Epstein before his death.
Maxwell was found guilty in December 2021 of conspiring with Epstein to recruit, groom, and abuse minors. In her appeal, her attorneys also argued that one of the jurors failed to disclose his own history of sexual abuse while jury selections were taking place.
Trump says he’ll decide whether to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, after SCOTUS declined to hear her appeal of her conviction:
— The Recount (@therecount) October 6, 2025
Reporter: “But she’s convicted of child sex trafficking.”
Trump: “Yeah, I mean, I’m gonna have to take a look at it.” pic.twitter.com/g92VDPVzY3
Maxwell’s attorney, David O. Markus, told reporters that he was “disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s decision.
“We’re, of course, deeply disappointed that the Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s case,” Markus said in a statement. “But this fight isn’t over. Serious legal and factual issues remain, and we will continue to pursue every avenue available to ensure that justice is done.”
The Supreme Court gave no explanation about the reason for their decision, although the general public are rallying for her to remain in prison.
President Donald Trump announced that he would review her case and consult with the Justice Department regarding a potential pardon.
