Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, plans to file a petition seeking her early release, representing herself in the process.

A recent court filing warned that releasing documents from her case could prejudice a fair retrial by exposing “untested and unproven allegations.”

The petition comes amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s crimes and the networks of powerful individuals connected to him.

President Donald Trump has faced questions about his administration’s handling of related files and his own past ties to Epstein, Al-Jazeera has reported.

Maxwell’s move highlights ongoing legal and public attention on the Epstein case and its broader implications.