Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team is contesting attempts to unseal grand jury transcripts, claiming it could harm her Supreme Court appeal. They argue that her continued viability as a defendant, along with her due process rights, justify maintaining grand jury secrecy. The DOJ has pursued the unsealing amid public interest related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died while facing charges. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and formerly associated with Epstein, has faced renewed scrutiny and has met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche several times recently.
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team opposes unsealing grand jury transcripts from her trial, arguing it threatens her Supreme Court appeal and invades grand jury secrecy.
Maxwell's lawyers contend that she has become a scapegoat and the sole person the government could prosecute, emphasizing her rights and legal options.
The Department of Justice seeks to unseal grand jury testimony amidst increasing public interest due to Jeffrey Epstein's controversial history and ongoing investigations.
Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, facing scrutiny as a longtime associate of Epstein, who died in custody in 2019.
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