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In her appeal, Maxwell's lawyers said prosecutors scapegoated her because Epstein was dead and "public outrage" demanded that prosecutors pin blame somewhere.

The lawyers also said the government waited too long to bring charges, and that Maxwell was immune under a 2007 non-prosecution agreement between Epstein and federal prosecutors in Florida.

In addition, Maxwell's lawyers said the trial was tainted because one juror failed to disclose he had been sexually abused as a child.

Prosecutors believe the appeal is meritless.

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[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 11 points 8 months ago (4 children)

I mean, regardless of the terrible things she’s done, it would be negligence for lawyers not to try

[–] Brokkr@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Her lawyers don't have to represent her. They probably just see a way to make some easy money, or they are Sidney Powell levels of stupid and have more greed than intellect.

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago

Good lawyers make sure that their clients have the best chance at due process.

Yes, her lawyers can resign. She will likely hire new lawyers. Yes, those lawyers can resign. In some cases, the judge will tell you you can’t resign.

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