The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her sex-trafficking conviction, effectively upholding her 20-year prison sentence. Maxwell, convicted in 2021 for her role in recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, expressed disappointment through her lawyer, who indicated that they would continue to seek justice through other legal avenues. Family members of Epstein's victims expressed gratitude for the court's decision, advocating for Maxwell to serve her full sentence in a maximum-security facility rather than the minimum-security prison where she is currently held. Speculation about a potential presidential pardon has been dismissed by the White House. Maxwell was recently interviewed by federal agents regarding her knowledge of the sex-trafficking scheme and any other individuals involved.