The petition cites her belief that Epstein’s 2008-2007 sweetheart deal and past abuse claims should have shielded her from prosecution, repeating prior appeals arguments about juror bias.

Maxwell’s filing includes more than 140 exhibits, such as news articles, podcasts, and documentary clips, to support her claims as the Epstein case enters a new public phase.

She asserts pretrial conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn were harsh and near-solitary, impairing her ability to mount an effective defense.

Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a pro se habeas petition seeking to overturn her 2021 sex-trafficking and conspiracy conviction, arguing juror misconduct, suppressed evidence, and alleged collusion between prosecutors and victims’ lawyers that she says biased the trial.

Her filing contends prosecutors and private attorneys for Epstein’s accusers improperly influenced the prosecution by supplying materials and shaping witness relations before trial.

Maxwell also challenges the authenticity and handling of trial evidence, including questions about a massage table used for an interstate-commerce element and discrepancies in labelling and grand jury testimony.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released dozens of Epstein-related images ahead of the full files deadline, including pictures of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and others, while noting there is no implication of wrongdoing.

The Epstein files release has drawn broad political attention and ongoing discussions about transparency and accountability.

Analyses and reporting indicate the disclosures emphasize Epstein’s network and Maxwell’s place within a wider reckoning over the case.

The rollout of the materials coincides with the anticipated public release of Epstein-related records and notes attention on the wealth and origins of Epstein’s fortune.

Federal officials declined to comment on Maxwell’s petition or related disclosures.

Experts characterize habeas petitions in these circumstances as unlikely avenues to overturn a conviction, given prior rulings and exhausted appeals.