Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release via a pro se petition, citing potential trial prejudice from unsealed Epstein case documents.

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors linked to Jeffrey Epstein, plans to file a pro se habeas petition seeking release, citing concerns that unsealing grand jury transcripts could prejudice any future retrial. Her attorney, David Oscar Markus, stated the filing follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of her appeal and the Justice Department’s push to unseal case materials, including victim interviews and financial records, with redactions to protect privacy. The move comes after her transfer to a minimum-security facility in Texas, sparking debate over treatment, and amid pressure to release Epstein-related documents, which the Trump administration recently agreed to disclose within 30 days.