Maxwell Appeals to Supreme Court as Epstein Files Face Congressional Pressure

Ghislaine Maxwell pressed ahead with an appeal to the Supreme Court on Monday, seeking to overturn her conviction on the grounds that she was unlawfully prosecuted for sex trafficking minors with Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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Maxwell Appeals to Supreme Court as Epstein Files Face Congressional Pressure

Congressional subpoena heightens scrutiny as convicted accomplice seeks conviction reversal

Derick Adams - Crime/Law
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WASHINGTON - August 8, 2025 - The ongoing saga surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's files has reached new intensity this week as House Republicans issued a subpoena demanding the Justice Department turn over all documents related to the convicted sex offender, while his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell pursues a Supreme Court appeal of her trafficking conviction.

The Republican-led House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department on Tuesday for its complete collection of Epstein files, potentially setting up a contentious battle between Congress and the Trump administration. The committee is also seeking to question former government officials including Bill and Hillary Clinton as part of its investigation.

The move comes as Senate Democrats simultaneously attempt to force the release of Epstein documents through a rarely-used decades-old law, creating bipartisan pressure for transparency in what has become one of the most scrutinized cases in recent memory.

Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell filed a Supreme Court brief in late July arguing that her sex trafficking conviction should be overturned. Maxwell claimed she was covered by an agreement Epstein made with federal authorities that shielded her from prosecution, according to court documents.

Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence in Florida, was convicted in late 2021 of crimes related to procuring and grooming underage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein. Her legal team contends that she was unlawfully prosecuted despite the alleged immunity agreement.

The pressure has prompted unusual moves from the Trump administration. Ghislaine Maxwell was granted limited immunity to talk to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to sources familiar with the arrangement. The interview was part of the administration's efforts to address mounting questions about the Epstein case.

In July, the Justice Department asked federal judges to unseal grand jury transcripts in the criminal cases of both Epstein and Maxwell, following President Trump's directive to Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce relevant grand jury testimony subject to court approval.

Earlier this year, Attorney General Pamela Bondi released what she called the "first phase" of declassified Epstein files. However, the release largely contained previously published materials, including pilot logs from Maxwell's prosecution and Epstein's notorious "black book" of contacts.

The most significant new document was an evidence list cataloging materials obtained through searches of Epstein's properties. Unreleased Epstein files include logbooks for private island, records show, suggesting substantial additional documentation remains under seal.

The Justice Department has conducted what it describes as an exhaustive review of the Epstein files in its possession. In a controversial memo released in July, the Trump administration officially contradicted conspiracy theories about Epstein's activities and his death, concluding that no formal "client list" existed and reaffirming that Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell in 2019.

The case has created significant political headaches for President Trump, who had social connections to Epstein decades ago. The intensifying focus on Ghislaine Maxwell represents the latest turn in a winding case that has long been a focus of conspiracy theorists.

With Maxwell's Supreme Court petition pending, congressional subpoenas active, and public pressure mounting for transparency, the Epstein files controversy appears far from resolution. The coming weeks will likely determine whether additional documents see the light of day and whether Maxwell's conviction will stand.

The case continues to grip public attention as victims' families and lawmakers from both parties demand answers about the full scope of Epstein's criminal network and those who may have enabled his crimes against hundreds of underage victims.