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when was ghislaine maxwell convicted

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on December 29, 2021, by a federal jury in New York on multiple sex trafficking–related charges.

What happened

  • A New York federal jury found her guilty on five counts related to child sex trafficking, including sex trafficking of a minor and transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.
  • These offenses were tied to her role in recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein over several years.

After the conviction

  • On June 28, 2022, she was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
  • She later appealed, but her convictions were upheld, and she continues to serve her sentence.

Quick timeline

  • December 29, 2021: Jury conviction on five federal counts.
  • June 28, 2022: Sentenced to 20 years in prison.
  • September 17, 2024: Appeal rejected; convictions and sentence upheld.

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