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Epstein files court filing
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The gist
Ghislaine Maxwell's family says she will continue fighting her conviction. A federal judge approved a $72.5M settlement between Epstein victims and Bank of America.
Background
Jeffrey Epstein, a financier, was arrested in 2019 on sex-trafficking charges and died in jail. Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for her role in his abuse of minors. Recently, the Epstein Files Transparency Act led to the release of documents, prompting new legal actions and settlements.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2019Epstein arrested on sex-trafficking charges; dies a month later in jail.
- 2021Maxwell convicted on five felony counts; sentenced to 20 years.
- Jan 2, 2026DOJ releases Epstein files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- Apr 2026Maxwell files amended petition citing new evidence from DOJ files.
- Aug 27, 2026Judge approves $72.5M settlement between Epstein victims and Bank of America.
- Aug 27, 2026Maxwell's family says she will continue fighting; judge rejects her attempt to overturn conviction.
- Aug 31, 2026Rep. Thomas Massie names 14 people as Epstein 'co-conspirators' and moves to force House vote.
Who’s saying what
- Maxwell's family
- They encourage her to continue fighting for a fair hearing and appeal.
- Bank of America
- The bank denies claims and contends the lawsuit seeks to radically expand liability for banks.
- Rep. Massie
- He pushes for expanded access to Epstein records and prosecution of alleged co-conspirators.
Still unverified
Maxwell's claims of constitutional violations and withheld evidence are disputed and not yet proven.